Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bryant 233 2013 vs Bryant 270 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bryant 233 2013 vs Bryant 270 2006 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 270 2006 measures 27,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 3,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bryant 233 2013 at 23,3 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bryant 270 2006 tips the scales at 502 lbs — 149 lbs less than the Bryant 233 2013 at 353 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 270 2006 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 233 2013 carries 42 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Bryant 270 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Bryant 270 2006 at 27,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Bryant 233 2013 at 23,3 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 Year2013
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beam105 in. (8 ft. 9 in.)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches105
Deadrise19℃ at transom
Deadrise24℃
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 - Detail3,530 lbs
Weight - Detail5,020 lbs
Weight - kg1601.18
Weight - kg2277.03
Weight - lbs.353
Weight - lbs.502
Height - Detail86 in. with trailer
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.18
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches86
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet23.25
Length - Feet27
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 3 in
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches324
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.7 l
Engine maxnot available
Engine max8.1 l
Trailer Info
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height98 in. (8 ft. 2 in.)