Both the Bryant 239 2008 and the Bryant 246 2012 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 2012 at 24,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bryant 246 2012 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.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 430 hp, the Bryant 246 2012 has a 424-hp advantage over the Bryant 239 2008's 6-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. 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 2012 wasn't available.