Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bryant 233 2013 vs Bryant 246 2011: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the Bryant 233 2013 and the Bryant 246 2011 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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 2013 at 23,3 ft versus Bryant 246 2011 at 24,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bryant 246 2011 tips the scales at 3 820 lbs - 290 lbs less than the Bryant 233 2013 at 3 530 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.
The Bryant 246 2011 tops out at 8 hp. Engine specs for the Bryant 233 2013 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bryant 246 2011 carries 49 gallons versus 42 gallons in the Bryant 233 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Bryant 233 2013 and Bryant 246 2011 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 Year2013
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 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.3530
Weight - lbs.3820
Height - Detail86 in. with trailer
Height - Detail7 ft. with trailer
Height - Meters2.18
Height - Meters2.13
Height - Inches86
Height - Inches84
Length - Feet23.25
Length - Feet24.5
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 3 in.
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 6 in.
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
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 typeInboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.0 l
Engine maxnot available
Engine max8.1 l
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailShoreland'r, tandem axle, brakes on 1 axle