Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bennington 2050GL-S Series 2009 vs Bennington 2875 RLTDIO 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bennington 2050GL-S Series 2009 vs Bennington 2875 RLTDIO 2007 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 320 hp, the Bennington 2875 RLTDIO 2007 has a 318-hp advantage over the Bennington 2050GL-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 2875 RLTDIO 2007 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Bennington 2050GL-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 2875 RLTDIO 2007 could be the deciding factor.
The Bennington 2875 RLTDIO 2007 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Bennington 2050GL-S Series 2009 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 2875 RLTDIO 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bennington 2050GL-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
Model2050GL-S Series
Model2875 RLTDIO
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
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]27 ft. 11 in
Length - Feet20.58
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
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gauge0.08 in
Tube gauge.090 in
Number of tubes2 or 3
Number of tubes3
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxWith 2-23 in. Tubes: 90 hp With 2-25 in. Tubes: 115 hp WIth 3-25 in. Tubes: 150 hp
Engine max320 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal. with remote fill
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
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 people15