Both the Bryant 239 2008 and the Bryant 246 2010 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bryant 246 2010 tips the scales at 3 820 lbs - 330 lbs less than the Bryant 239 2008 at 3 490 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 - 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.