Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bennington 205 E 2007 vs Bennington 2875 RL I/O 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bennington 205 E 2007 vs Bennington 2875 RL I/O 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.
The Bennington 205 E 2007 carries a rated maximum of 23 hp. Engine data for the Bennington 2875 RL I/O 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 205 E 2007 is rated for 23 passengers, while the Bennington 2875 RL I/O 2005 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bennington 205 E 2007 could be the deciding factor.
The Bennington 205 E 2007 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Bennington 2875 RL I/O 2005 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Choose the Bennington 205 E 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 23 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bennington 2875 RL I/O 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBennington
MakeBennington
Model205 E
Model2875 RL I/O
Model Year2007
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Weight - DetailWith 23 in. Tubes: 2,144 lbs. With 25 in. Tubes: 2,194 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg995.18
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2194
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [deck]19 ft. 11 in
Length [deck]27 ft. 11 in
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet28
Length - Inches6.75
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6.75 in
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches246.75
Length overall - Inches336
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 or 25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gauge.080 in
Tube gauge.090 in
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail26 gal. with remote fill
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxWith 23 in. Tubes: 90 hp With 25 in. Tubes: 115 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacityWith 23 in. Tubes: 1,040 lbs. With 25 in. Tubes: 1,240 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum peopleWith 23 in. Tubes: 7 With 25 in. Tubes: 9
Maximum peoplenot available