Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bryant 233C 2013 vs Bryant 268 2008 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Bryant 233C 2013 and the Bryant 268 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 233C 2013 at 23,3 ft versus Bryant 268 2008 at 26,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bryant 268 2008 tips the scales at 572 lbs — 205 lbs less than the Bryant 233C 2013 at 367 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 268 2008 tops out at 8 hp. Engine specs for the Bryant 233C 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bryant 233C 2013 carries 46 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Bryant 268 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Bryant 268 2008 at 26,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Bryant 233C 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 Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise19℃ at transom
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 - Detail3,670 lbs
Weight - Detail5,720 lbs
Weight - kg1664.68
Weight - kg2594.55
Weight - lbs.367
Weight - lbs.572
Height - Detail88 in. with trailer
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.24
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches88
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet23.25
Length - Feet26
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 3 in
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.13
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches32
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.7 l
Engine maxnot available
Engine max8.1 l