Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bennington 2075 GLi 2011 vs Bennington 2275 GLi 2011: A Close Look at Two Pontoon Boats
Both the Bennington 2075 GLi 2011 and the Bennington 2275 GLi 2011 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Bennington 2075 GLi 2011 at 22,1 ft versus Bennington 2275 GLi 2011 at 24,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bennington 2275 GLi 2011 tips the scales at 2 724 lbs - 171 lbs less than the Bennington 2075 GLi 2011 at 2 553 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 25 hp for the Bennington 2075 GLi 2011 and 25 hp for the Bennington 2275 GLi 2011. 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 26 gal and 26 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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 GLi 2011 and Bennington 2275 GLi 2011 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 GLi
Model2275 GLi
Model Year2011
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail25 in. Tubes: 2,194 lbs. ESP Performance Package: 2,553 lbs. Express Performance Package: 2,194 lbs. 32 in. Elliptical Tubes: 2,194 lbs. STD Performance Package: 2,553 lbs.
Weight - Detail25 in. Tubes: 2,244 lbs. ESP Performance Package: 2,799 lbs. Express Performance Package: 2,244 lbs. 32 in. Elliptical Tubes: 2,394 lbs. STD Performance Package: 2,724 lbs.
Weight - kg1158.02
Weight - kg1235.58
Weight - lbs.2553
Weight - lbs.2724
Length [deck]19 ft. 11 in.
Length [deck]21 ft. 11 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 - 32 in. (depending on package)
Tube diameter25 - 32 in. (depending on package)
Tube gauge0.08 - 0.10 in. (depending on package)
Tube gauge0.08 - 0.10 in. (depending on package)
Number of tubes2 (ESP, Express and STD Performance Package: 3)
Number of tubes2 (ESP, Express and STD Performance Package: 3)
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of engines1
Fuel tank capacity - Detail26 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail26 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max25 in. Tubes: 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 Express Performance Package: 150 hp 32 in. Elliptical Tubes: 150 hp STD Performance Package: 225 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity25 in. Tubes: 1,663 lbs. ESP Performance Package: 1,540 lbs. Express Performance Package: 1,663 lbs. 32 in. Elliptical Tubes: 1,663 lbs. STD Performance Package: 1,540 lbs.
Maximum capacity25 in. Tubes: 1,762 lbs. ESP Performance Package: 1,920 lbs. Express Performance Package: 1,762 lbs. 32 in. Elliptical Tubes: 1,762 lbs. STD Performance Package: 1,680 lbs.
Maximum people25 in. Tubes: 12 ESP Performance Package: 11 Express Performance Package: 12 32 in. Elliptical Tubes: 12 STD Performance Package: 11
Maximum people25 in. Tubes: 13 ESP Performance Package: 14 Express Performance Package: 13 32 in. Elliptical Tubes: 13 STD Performance Package: 12