Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bryant 268 2011 vs Bryant 270 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bryant 268 2011 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 268 2011 at 26,7 ft versus Bryant 270 2007 at 27,0 ft. At 572 lbs and 502 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 8 hp for the Bryant 268 2011 and 8 hp for the Bryant 270 2007. 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 — 9 gal and 9 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Bryant 268 2011 and Bryant 270 2007 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model Year2011
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam105 in. (8 ft. 9 in.)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches105
Deadrise24℃ at transom
Deadrise24℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [max] - Detail38 in
Draft [max] - Detail38 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail5,720 lbs
Weight - Detail5,020 lbs
Weight - kg2594.55
Weight - kg2277.03
Weight - lbs.572
Weight - lbs.502
Height - Detail8 ft. 2 in. with trailer
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.49
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches98
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet26.67
Length - Feet27
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 8 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
Engine/s standard5.7 l
Engine/s standard5.7 L
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max8.1 l
Engine max8.1 L
Operational Info
Water capacity13 gal
Water capacitynot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailShoreland'r, tandem axle, brakes on 1 axle
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height98 in. (8 ft. 2 in.)