Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bryant 233 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 233 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 233 2010 at 23,3 ft versus Bryant 246 2008 at 24,0 ft. At 353 lbs and 382 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 233 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 42 gallons in the Bryant 233 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Bryant 233 2010 and Bryant 246 2008 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model Year201
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise19℃ at transom
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 - Detail3,530 lbs
Weight - Detail3,820 lbs
Weight - kg1601.18
Weight - kg1732.72
Weight - lbs.353
Weight - lbs.382
Height - DetailWith Trailer: 7 ft. 2 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.18
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches86
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet23.25
Length - Feet24
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 3 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 - Detail42 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail49 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters185.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
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