Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bennington 207 FS 2005 vs Bennington 2075 GS 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bennington 207 FS 2005 vs Bennington 2075 GS 2013 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Bennington 2075 GS 2013 measures 22,1 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 20,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bennington 207 FS 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bennington 2075 GS 2013 tips the scales at 2 553 lbs — 2 381 lbs less than the Bennington 207 FS 2005 at 172 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 95 hp, the Bennington 207 FS 2005 has a 70-hp advantage over the Bennington 2075 GS 2013's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 26 gal and 27 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bennington 2075 GS 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Bennington 207 FS 2005 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bennington 2075 GS 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bennington 2075 GS 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 22,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bennington 207 FS 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBennington
MakeBennington
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,720 lbs
Weight - Detail25 in. Tubes: 2,016 lbs. 32 in. Elliptical Tubes: 2,100 lbs. Express Performance Package: 2,166 lbs. ESP or SPS Performance Package: 2,553 lbs
Weight - kg780.18
Weight - kg1158.02
Weight - lbs.172
Weight - lbs.2553
Length [deck]19 ft. 11 in
Length [deck]19 ft. 11 in
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet22.08
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters6.73
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches265
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]20 ft. 6 in. pontoon length
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameter25 in. 32 in. elliptical ESP Performance Package: 25 in. outside, 32 in. center
Tube gauge.080 in
Tube gauge25 in. Tubes or ESP Performance Package: 0.080 32 in. Elliptical Tubes: 0.100 Express or SPS Peformance Package: 0.080 / 0.1
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes25 & 32 in. Tubes: 2 Express or ESP Performance Package: 3
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail26 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27.2 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27.2
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max95 hp
Engine max25 in. Tubes: 90 hp / 115 hp Express Performance Package: 115 hp 32 in. Elliptical, ESP or SPS Performance Package: 150 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9
Maximum people11 25 in. Tubes: 11 with 90 hp, 9 with 115 hp 32 in. Elliptical Tubes: 12
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon