Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bennington 2075 GSi 2011 vs Bennington 2575 RFi 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bennington 2075 GSi 2011 vs Bennington 2575 RFi 2005 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Bennington 2075 GSi 2011 at 22,1 ft versus Bennington 2575 RFi 2005 at 25,0 ft. At 2 553 lbs and 2 475 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Bennington 2575 RFi 2005 has a 90-hp advantage over the Bennington 2075 GSi 2011's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bennington 2075 GSi 2011 carries 31 gallons versus 26 gallons in the Bennington 2575 RFi 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bennington 2075 GSi 2011 is rated for 25 passengers, while the Bennington 2575 RFi 2005 caps at 17. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bennington 2075 GSi 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bennington 2075 GSi 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 25 passengers and at 22,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bennington 2575 RFi 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 17 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBennington
MakeBennington
Model2075 GSi
Model2575 RFi
Model Year2011
Model Year2005
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 - Detail2,475 lbs
Weight - kg1158.02
Weight - kg1122.64
Weight - lbs.2553
Weight - lbs.2475
Length [deck]19 ft. 11 in
Length [deck]24 ft. 11 in
Length - Feet22.08
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.73
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches265
Length overall - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 - 32 in. (depending on package)
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gauge0.08 - 0.10 in. (depending on package)
Tube gauge.090 in
Number of tubes2 (ESP, Express and STD Performance Package: 3)
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of enginesnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail26 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
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 max115 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 capacity3,100 lbs
Maximum people25 in. Tubes: 12 ESP Performance Package: 11 Express Performance Package: 12 32 in. Elliptical Tubes: 12 STD Performance Package: 11
Maximum people17