Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bennington 2075GLi 2010 vs Bennington 2550 RSFB 2017 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bennington 2075GLi 2010 vs Bennington 2550 RSFB 2017 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 350 hp, the Bennington 2550 RSFB 2017 has a 327-hp advantage over the Bennington 2075GLi 2010's 23-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 2550 RSFB 2017 carries 48 gallons versus 26 gallons in the Bennington 2075GLi 2010. 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 2075GLi 2010 is rated for 23 passengers, while the Bennington 2550 RSFB 2017 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bennington 2075GLi 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bennington 2075GLi 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 23 passengers and at 22,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bennington 2550 RSFB 2017 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBennington
Makenot available
Model2075GLi
Modelnot available
Model Year201
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail23 in. Tubes: 2,144 lbs. 25 in. Tubes: 2,194 lbs. (3) 25 in. Tubes: 2,245 lbs. Express: 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 - Feet22.17
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail25.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches266
Length overall - Inches300
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 gauge0.08 in
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail26 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max23 in. Tubes: 60 hp 25 in. Tubes: 115 hp (3) 25 in. Tubes: 150 hp Express: 115 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYahama
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower350 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity23 in. Tubes: 1,195 lbs. 25 in. Tubes: 1,240 lbs. (3) 25 in. Tubes: 1,540 lbs. Express: 1,240 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people23 in. Tubes: 9 25 in. Tubes: 9 (3) 25 in. Tubes: 11 Express: 9
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity12
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower