The Bennington 18 SLX 2013 vs Bennington 2075 FS 2005 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Bennington 18 SLX 2013 measures 18,4 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 16,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bennington 2075 FS 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bennington 18 SLX 2013 tips the scales at 1 663 lbs — 1 491 lbs more than the Bennington 2075 FS 2005 at 172 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 Bennington 18 SLX 2013 carries a rated maximum of 50 hp. Engine data for the Bennington 2075 FS 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 26 gal and 26 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bennington 2075 FS 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Bennington 18 SLX 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bennington 2075 FS 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bennington 2075 FS 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bennington 18 SLX 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.