The Bennington 1875 GLi 2011 vs Bennington 2275 RLSS 2004 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Bennington 1875 GLi 2011 at 20,1 ft versus Bennington 2275 RLSS 2004 at 21,0 ft. At 1 909 lbs and 1 835 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Bennington 2275 RLSS 2004 has a 55-hp advantage over the Bennington 1875 GLi 2011's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. 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 1875 GLi 2011 is rated for 23 passengers, while the Bennington 2275 RLSS 2004 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bennington 1875 GLi 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bennington 1875 GLi 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 23 passengers and at 20,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bennington 2275 RLSS 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.