Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bryant 246 2013 vs Bryant 270 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bryant 246 2013 vs Bryant 270 2007 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Bryant 246 2013 at 24,5 ft versus Bryant 270 2007 at 27,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bryant 270 2007 tips the scales at 502 lbs — 120 lbs less than the Bryant 246 2013 at 382 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 Bryant 270 2007 tops out at 8 hp. Engine specs for the Bryant 246 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bryant 246 2013 carries 49 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Bryant 270 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Bryant 270 2007 at 27,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Bryant 246 2013 at 24,5 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 Year2013
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beam105 in. (8 ft. 9 in.)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches105
Deadrise20℃ at transom
Deadrise24℃
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] - Detail32 in
Draft [max] - Detail38 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail3,820 lbs
Weight - Detail5,020 lbs
Weight - kg1732.72
Weight - kg2277.03
Weight - lbs.382
Weight - lbs.502
Height - Detail84 in. with trailer
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.13
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches84
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet24.5
Length - Feet27
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 6 in
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches324
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail49 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters185.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.7 L
Engine maxnot available
Engine max8.1 L
Trailer Info
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height98 in. (8 ft. 2 in.)