Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bennington 2050FSI-S Series 2009 vs Bennington RL 262 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bennington 2050FSI-S Series 2009 vs Bennington RL 262 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Bennington RL 262 2005 has a 298-hp advantage over the Bennington 2050FSI-S Series 2009's 2-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 RL 262 2005 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Bennington 2050FSI-S Series 2009 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bennington RL 262 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bennington RL 262 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bennington 2050FSI-S Series 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBennington
MakeBennington
Model2050FSI-S Series
ModelRL 262
Model Year2009
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - DetailWith 2-23 in. Tubes: 2,144 lbs. With 2-25 in. Tubes: 2,194 lbs. With 3-25 in. Tubes: 2,553 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1158.02
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2553
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [deck]19 ft. 11 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet20.58
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches6.75
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6.75 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Meters7.77
Length overall - Inches246.75
Length overall - Inches306
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15?
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 or 25 in
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.08 in
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxWith 2-23 in. Tubes: 90 hp With 2-25 in. Tubes: 115 hp With 3-25 in. Tubes: 150 hp
Engine max300 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail66 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters249.84
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal66
Operational Info
Maximum peopleWith 2-23 in. Tubes: 7 / 1,040 lbs. With 2-25 in. Tubes: 9 / 1,240 lbs. With 3-25 in. Tubes: 11 / 1,540 lbs
Maximum people16
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity3,100 lbs