Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bennington 2075RLi 2010 vs Bennington 2575 RCWC Sport Tower 2013: Which Pontoon Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Bennington 2075RLi 2010 and the Bennington 2575 RCWC Sport Tower 2013 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Bennington 2575 RCWC Sport Tower 2013 measures 27,1 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bennington 2075RLi 2010 at 22,2 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bennington 2575 RCWC Sport Tower 2013 tips the scales at 3 020 lbs - 467 lbs less than the Bennington 2075RLi 2010 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Bennington 2575 RCWC Sport Tower 2013 has a 125-hp advantage over the Bennington 2075RLi 2010'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 23 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 2575 RCWC Sport Tower 2013 at 27,1 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Bennington 2075RLi 2010 at 22,2 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeBennington
MakeBennington
Model2075RLi
Model2575 RCWC Sport Tower
Model Year2010
Model Year2013
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. (3) 25 in. Tubes: 2,553 lbs.
Weight - Detail25 in. Tubes: 2,932 lbs. ESP Performance Package: 3,298 lbs. Express Performance Package: 2,392 lbs. 32 in. Elliptical Tubes: 3,020 lbs.
Weight - kg1158.02
Weight - kg1369.85
Weight - lbs.2553
Weight - lbs.3020
Length [deck]19 ft. 11 in.
Length [deck]26 ft. 6 in.
Length - Feet22.17
Length - Feet27.08
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in.
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 1 in.
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Meters8.26
Length overall - Inches266
Length overall - Inches325
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]25 ft. 6 in. pontoon length
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube diameter25 in. 32 in. elliptical ESP Performance Package: 25 in. outside, 32 in. center
Tube gauge0.080 in.
Tube gauge25 in. Tubes and Express Performance Package: 0.090 32 in. Elliptical Tubes: 0.100 ESP Peformance Package: 0.090 / 0.100
Number of tubes2 or 3
Number of tubes25 & 32 in. Tubes: 2 ESP Performance Package: 3
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail26 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23.2 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23.2
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max25 in. Tubes: 115 hp (3) 25 in. Tubes: 150 hp
Engine max150 hp ESP Performance Package: 350 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity25 in. Tubes: 1,240 lbs. (3) 25 in. Tubes: 1,540 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people25 in. Tubes: 9 (3) 25 in. Tubes: 11
Maximum people25 in. Tubes and Express Performance Package: 13 ESP Performance Package: 16 32 in. Elliptical Tubes: 15