The Bennington 180 S 2004 vs Bennington 24 SCWX Tritoon 2017 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 150 hp, the Bennington 24 SCWX Tritoon 2017 has a 75-hp advantage over the Bennington 180 S 2004's 75-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bennington 24 SCWX Tritoon 2017 carries 21 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Bennington 180 S 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bennington 180 S 2004 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Bennington 24 SCWX Tritoon 2017 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bennington 180 S 2004 could be the deciding factor.