Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bennington 18 SFX 2013 vs Bennington 23 RSB 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bennington 18 SFX 2013 vs Bennington 23 RSB 2022 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Bennington 23 RSB 2022 has a 250-hp advantage over the Bennington 18 SFX 2013's 50-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
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 RSB 2022 at 24,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Bennington 18 SFX 2013 at 18,4 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
Model18 SFX
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,663 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg754.32
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1663
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [at waterline]17 ft. 6 in. pontoon length
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [deck]16 ft. 11 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet18.42
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.08
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail25.8 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25.8
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max50 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower