Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bennington 2075 GL 2012 vs Bennington 2250 RCL 2012: A Close Look at Two Pontoon Boats
Both the Bennington 2075 GL 2012 and the Bennington 2250 RCL 2012 are pontoon designs, both built in aluminium, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 25 hp for the Bennington 2075 GL 2012 and 25 hp for the Bennington 2250 RCL 2012. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bennington 2250 RCL 2012 carries 56 gallons versus 26 gallons in the Bennington 2075 GL 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 25 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Bennington 2075 GL 2012 and Bennington 2250 RCL 2012 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeBennington
MakeBennington
Model2075 GL
Model2250 RCL
Model Year2012
Model Year2012
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. ESP Performance Package: 2,553 lbs. Express Performance Package: 2,166 lbs. 32 in. Elliptical Tubes: 2,100 lbs. STD Performance Package: 2,553 lbs.
Weight - Detail.
Weight - kg1158.02
Weight - kg.
Weight - lbs.2553
Weight - lbs..
Length [at waterline]20 ft. 6 in. pontoon length
Length [at waterline]22 ft. 6 in. pontoon length
Length [deck]19 ft. 11 in.
Length [deck]23 ft. 6 in.
Length - Feet22.08
Length - Feet24.08
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 1 in.
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 1 in.
Length overall - Meters6.73
Length overall - Meters7.34
Length overall - Inches265
Length overall - Inches289
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. ESP Performance Package: 25 in. outside, 32 in. center
Tube diameter25 in. ESP Performance Package: 25 in. outside, 32 in. center
Tube gauge0.080 in. ESP Performance Package: 0.080 in. outside, 0.100 in. center
Tube gauge0.080 in. ESP Performance Package: 0.080 in. outside, 0.100 in. center
Number of tubes2 ESP, Express & STD Packages: 3
Number of tubes25 in. Tubes: 2 ESP Performance Package: 3
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail26 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 / 56 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max25 in. Tubes: 90 / 115 hp ESP Performance Package: 150 hp Express Performance Package: 115 hp 32 in. Elliptical Tubes: 115 hp STD Performance Package: 150 hp
Engine max25 in. Tubes: 150 hp ESP Performance Package: 250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people25 in. Tubes: 11 - 90 hp / 9 - 115 hp ESP, Express & STD Packages: 11 32 in. Elliptical Tubes: 12
Maximum people25 in. Tubes: 11 ESP Performance Package: 14