Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bennington 165 Si 2005 vs Bennington 23 LXSR 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bennington 165 Si 2005 vs Bennington 23 LXSR 2021 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.
The Bennington 165 Si 2005 carries a rated maximum of 50 hp. Engine data for the Bennington 23 LXSR 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Bennington 23 LXSR 2021 at 24,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Bennington 165 Si 2005 at 16,0 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
MakeBennington
Makenot available
Model165 Si
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,375 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg623.69
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1375
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [deck]15 ft. 11 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches288
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge.080 in
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typenot available
Engine max50 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeOther
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower