When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Bennington 1875GLi 2009 and the Bennington 24 SFi 2011 are pontoon designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Bennington 24 SFi 2011 measures 23,8 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 5,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bennington 1875GLi 2009 at 18,0 feet (2009). At 1 909 lbs and 1 875 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 150 hp, the Bennington 24 SFi 2011 has a 90-hp advantage over the Bennington 1875GLi 2009's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bennington 1875GLi 2009 is rated for 23 passengers, while the Bennington 24 SFi 2011 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bennington 1875GLi 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bennington 1875GLi 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 23 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bennington 24 SFi 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.