Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bryant 214 Cuddy Cabin 2005 vs Bryant 219 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bryant 214 Cuddy Cabin 2005 vs Bryant 219 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Bryant 214 Cuddy Cabin 2005 at 21,0 ft versus Bryant 219 2007 at 21,0 ft. At 325 lbs and 349 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 6 hp for the Bryant 214 Cuddy Cabin 2005 and 6 hp for the Bryant 219 2007. 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 49 gal and 49 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bryant 219 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Bryant 214 Cuddy Cabin 2005 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bryant 219 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bryant 219 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bryant 214 Cuddy Cabin 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model214 Cuddy Cabin
Model219
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (8 ft. 6 in.)
Beam102 in. (8 ft. 6 in.)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [max] - Detail32 in
Draft [max] - Detail32 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail3,250 lbs
Weight - Detail3,490 lbs
Weight - kg1474.17
Weight - kg1583.04
Weight - lbs.325
Weight - lbs.349
Height - Detail82 in. (6 ft. 10 in.) w/Trailer
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.08
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches82
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches9
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters6.63
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inches261
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.0 l
Engine/s standard5.0 L
Fuel tank capacity - Detail49 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail49 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters185.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters185.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal49
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max6.2 l
Engine max6.2 L
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Trailer Info
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height82 in. (6 ft. 10 in.)