Both the Bryant 255 2012 and the Bryant 268 2013 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 255 2012 at 25,4 ft versus Bryant 268 2013 at 26,7 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bryant 268 2013 tips the scales at 5 720 lbs - 1 260 lbs less than the Bryant 255 2012 at 4 460 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 255 2012 carries a rated maximum of 400 hp. Engine data for the Bryant 268 2013 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bryant 268 2013 carries 90 gallons versus 64 gallons in the Bryant 255 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

The Bryant 255 2012 is rated for up to 13 people. Passenger data for the Bryant 268 2013 wasn't available.