The Bennington 20 SLi 2011 vs Bennington 2275 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Bennington 20 SLi 2011 at 20,4 ft versus Bennington 2275 FS 2005 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bennington 2275 FS 2005 tips the scales at 1 835 lbs — 224 lbs less than the Bennington 20 SLi 2011 at 1 611 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 20 SLi 2011 carries a rated maximum of 70 hp. Engine data for the Bennington 2275 FS 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bennington 20 SLi 2011 is rated for 23 passengers, while the Bennington 2275 FS 2005 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bennington 20 SLi 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bennington 20 SLi 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 23 passengers and at 20,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bennington 2275 FS 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.