When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Bryant 239 2008 and the Bryant 246 2013 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 2013 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.

The Bryant 239 2008 carries a rated maximum of 6 hp. Engine data for the Bryant 246 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.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 2013 wasn't available.