Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bennington 21 SSBX SPS 2022 vs Bennington RL 261 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bennington 21 SSBX SPS 2022 vs Bennington RL 261 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.
The Bennington RL 261 2005 tops out at 425 hp. Engine specs for the Bennington 21 SSBX SPS 2022 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bennington RL 261 2005 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Bennington 21 SSBX SPS 2022 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bennington RL 261 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bennington RL 261 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bennington 21 SSBX SPS 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail21.00 ft
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 6 in
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters7.77
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches306
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,800 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2177.24
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.48
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15?
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity3,100 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people16
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeBennington
Modelnot available
ModelRL 261
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2005
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail66 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters249.84
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal66
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max425 hp