Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bryant 233X 2013 vs Bryant 240 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bryant 233X 2013 vs Bryant 240 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Bryant 233X 2013 at 23,3 ft versus Bryant 240 2006 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bryant 240 2006 tips the scales at 468 lbs — 115 lbs less than the Bryant 233X 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 240 2006 tops out at 8 hp. Engine specs for the Bryant 233X 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bryant 240 2006 carries 63 gallons versus 49 gallons in the Bryant 233X 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Bryant 233X 2013 and Bryant 240 2006 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 Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beam102 in. (8 ft. 6 in.)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise19° at transom
Deadrise23 ℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [max] - Detail32 in
Draft [max] - Detail37 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detail3,530 lbs
Weight - Detail4,680 lbs
Weight - kg1601.18
Weight - kg2122.81
Weight - lbs.353
Weight - lbs.468
Height - Detail122 in. with trailer
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3.1
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches122
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet23.25
Length - Feet24
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 3 in
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 6 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.39
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches291
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail49 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail63 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters185.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters238.48
Fuel tank capacity - Gal49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal63
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