Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bryant 219 2007 vs Bryant 268 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bryant 219 2007 vs Bryant 268 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 268 2010 measures 26,7 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 5,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bryant 219 2007 at 21,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bryant 268 2010 tips the scales at 5 720 lbs - 2 230 lbs less than the Bryant 219 2007 at 3 490 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 219 2007 and 8 hp for the Bryant 268 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bryant 268 2010 carries 90 gallons versus 49 gallons in the Bryant 219 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Bryant 219 2007 is rated for up to 6 people. Passenger data for the Bryant 268 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Bryant 268 2010 at 26,7 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Bryant 219 2007 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 Year2007
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℃
Deadrise24℃ at transom
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in.
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in.
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [max] - Detail32 in.
Draft [max] - Detail38 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail3,490 lbs.
Weight - Detail5,720 lbs.
Weight - kg1583.04
Weight - kg2594.55
Weight - lbs.3490
Weight - lbs.5720
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet26.67
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 11 in.
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 8 in.
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 9 in.
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.63
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches261
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailWith Trailer: 8 ft. 2 in.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.49
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches98
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.0 L
Engine/s standard5.7 l
Fuel tank capacity - Detail49 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters185.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal90
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max6.2 L
Engine max8.1 l
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height82 in. (6 ft. 10 in.)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailShoreland'r; tandem axle, brakes on 1 axle
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity13 gal.