Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bennington 205E 2009 vs Bennington 22 LSR 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bennington 205E 2009 vs Bennington 22 LSR 2022 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 205E 2009 carries a rated maximum of 2 hp. Engine data for the Bennington 22 LSR 2022 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 22 LSR 2022 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Bennington 205E 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 22 LSR 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bennington 22 LSR 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bennington 205E 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
Makenot available
Model205E
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - DetailWith 2-23 in. Tubes: 2,144 lbs. With 2-25 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]not available
Length - Feet20.58
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches6.75
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6.75 in
Length overall - Detail21.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches246.75
Length overall - Inches252
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 gauge0.8 in
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine maxWith 2-23 in. Tubes: 90 hp With 2-25 in. Tubes: 115 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21.4
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters81.01
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYAMAHA
Operational Info
Maximum peopleWith 2-23 in. Tubes: 7 / 1,040 lbs. With 2-25 in. Tubes: 9 / 1,240 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower