Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bryant 214 Cuddy Cabin 2005 vs Bryant 246 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bryant 214 Cuddy Cabin 2005 vs Bryant 246 2010 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Bryant 246 2010 measures 24,5 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 3,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bryant 214 Cuddy Cabin 2005 at 21,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bryant 246 2010 tips the scales at 3 820 lbs - 570 lbs less than the Bryant 214 Cuddy Cabin 2005 at 3 250 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 214 Cuddy Cabin 2005 and 8 hp for the Bryant 246 2010. 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.
The Bryant 214 Cuddy Cabin 2005 is rated for up to 10 people. Passenger data for the Bryant 246 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Bryant 246 2010 at 24,5 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Bryant 214 Cuddy Cabin 2005 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
Model214 Cuddy Cabin
Model246
Model Year2005
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (8 ft. 6 in.)
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise20℃ at transom
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 - Detail3,820 lbs.
Weight - kg1474.17
Weight - kg1732.72
Weight - lbs.3250
Weight - lbs.3820
Height - Detail82 in. (6 ft. 10 in.) w/Trailer
Height - DetailWith Trailer: 7 ft. 0 in.
Height - Meters2.08
Height - Meters2.13
Height - Inches82
Height - Inches84
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet24.5
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in.
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inchesnot available
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 max8.1 l
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum people10
Maximum peoplenot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailShoreland'r; tandem axle, brakes on 1 axle