Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bennington 18 SL 2013 vs Bennington L Series 21 LSB -SWINGBACK 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bennington 18 SL 2013 vs Bennington L Series 21 LSB -SWINGBACK 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 Bennington 18 SL 2013 carries a rated maximum of 50 hp. Engine data for the Bennington L Series 21 LSB -SWINGBACK 2022 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 L Series 21 LSB -SWINGBACK 2022 at 25,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Bennington 18 SL 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 SL
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 - Feet25
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail25.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inches300
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail18.00 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters5.49
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches216
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
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max50 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower