Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bryant 210 2010 vs Bryant 246 2008 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Bryant 210 2010 and the Bryant 246 2008 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Bryant 210 2010 at 21,0 ft versus Bryant 246 2008 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bryant 210 2010 tips the scales at 3 075 lbs — 2 693 lbs more than the Bryant 246 2008 at 382 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 6 hp for the Bryant 210 2010 and 8 hp for the Bryant 246 2008. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bryant 246 2008 carries 49 gallons versus 31 gallons in the Bryant 210 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Bryant 246 2008 at 24,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Bryant 210 2010 at 21,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
Model Year201
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise17℃ at transom
Deadrise20℃ at Transom
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [max] - Detail30 in
Draft [max] - Detail32 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail3,075 lbs
Weight - Detail3,820 lbs
Weight - kg1394.8
Weight - kg1732.72
Weight - lbs.3075
Weight - lbs.382
Height - DetailWith Trailer: 6 ft. 8 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.03
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches8
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet24
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 0 in
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.47
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches294
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard4.3 l
Engine/s standard5.0 l
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail49 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters185.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel tank capacity - Gal49
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max6.2 l
Engine max8.1 l
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailShoreland'r; tandem axle, brakes on 1 axle
Trailer - Detailnot available