Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bryant 239 2008 vs Bryant 246 2010 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Bryant 239 2008 and the Bryant 246 2010 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 239 2008 at 23,0 ft versus Bryant 246 2010 at 24,5 ft. At 349 lbs and 382 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 6 hp for the Bryant 239 2008 and 8 hp for the Bryant 246 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 49 gal and 49 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
The Bryant 239 2008 is rated for up to 7 people. Passenger data for the Bryant 246 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Bryant 239 2008 and Bryant 246 2010 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 Year2008
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise18℃ 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 - Detail3,490 lbs
Weight - Detail3,820 lbs
Weight - kg1583.04
Weight - kg1732.72
Weight - lbs.349
Weight - lbs.382
Height - DetailWith trailer: 6 ft. 10 in
Height - DetailWith Trailer: 7 ft. 0 in
Height - Meters2.08
Height - Meters2.13
Height - Inches82
Height - Inches84
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet24.5
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters7.29
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches287
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
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
Engine/s standard5.0 l
Engine/s standard5.0 l
Fuel tank capacity - Detail49 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail49 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters185.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters185.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal49
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max6.2 l
Engine max8.1 l
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailShoreland'r; tandem axle, brakes on 1 axle