Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bennington 2050 GL Classic 2012 vs Bennington 2275 FSi 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bennington 2050 GL Classic 2012 vs Bennington 2275 FSi 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 2050 GL Classic 2012 at 21,3 ft versus Bennington 2275 FSi 2005 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bennington 2275 FSi 2005 tips the scales at 203 lbs — 182 lbs less than the Bennington 2050 GL Classic 2012 at 21 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 2050 GL Classic 2012 carries a rated maximum of 25 hp. Engine data for the Bennington 2275 FSi 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 2050 GL Classic 2012 is rated for 25 passengers, while the Bennington 2275 FSi 2005 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bennington 2050 GL Classic 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bennington 2050 GL Classic 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 25 passengers and at 21,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bennington 2275 FSi 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBennington
MakeBennington
Model2050 GL Classic
Model2275 FSi
Model Year2012
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail25 in. Tubes: 2,016 lbs. Express Performance Package: 2,166 lbs. 32 in. Elliptical Tubes: 2,100 lbs
Weight - Detail2,030 lbs
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - kg920.79
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.203
Length [at waterline]20 ft. 6 in. pontoon length
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [deck]19 ft. 11 in
Length [deck]21 ft. 11 in
Length - Feet21.33
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter23 in
Tube gauge0.080 in
Tube gauge.080 in
Number of tubes2 Express Performance Package: 3
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail26 gal
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 typeOutBoard
Engine max25 in. Tubes: 90 / 115 hp Express Performance Package: 115 hp 32 in. Elliptical Tubes: 115 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard90 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people25 in. Tubes: 11 - 90 hp / 9 - 115 hp Express Performance Package: 11 32 in. Elliptical Tubes: 12
Maximum people11
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs