Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bryant 236 2007 vs Bryant 268 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bryant 236 2007 vs Bryant 268 2010 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 268 2010 measures 26,7 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 3,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bryant 236 2007 at 23,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bryant 268 2010 tips the scales at 572 lbs — 126 lbs less than the Bryant 236 2007 at 446 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 8 hp for the Bryant 236 2007 and 8 hp for the Bryant 268 2010. 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 236 2007 carries 64 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Bryant 268 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Bryant 236 2007 is rated for up to 13 people. Passenger data for the Bryant 268 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Bryant 268 2010 at 26,7 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Bryant 236 2007 at 23,0 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 Year2007
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (8 ft. 6 in.)
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise17℃
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] - Detail30 in
Draft [max] - Detail38 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail4,460 lbs
Weight - Detail5,720 lbs
Weight - kg2023.02
Weight - kg2594.55
Weight - lbs.446
Weight - lbs.572
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet26.67
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 10 in
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters7.11
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches28
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailWith Trailer: 8 ft. 2 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.49
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches98
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.0 L
Engine/s standard5.7 l
Fuel tank capacity - Detail64 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters242.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal64
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max8.1 L
Engine max8.1 l
Operational Info
Water capacity13 gal
Water capacity13 gal
Maximum people13
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height93 in. (7 ft. 9 in.)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailShoreland'r; tandem axle, brakes on 1 axle