When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Bennington 22 SFFX 2013 and the Bennington 22 SSL 2013 are pontoon designs with aluminum construction — 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 22 SFFX 2013 at 21,8 ft versus Bennington 22 SSL 2013 at 21,8 ft. At 2 553 lbs and 2 553 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 115 hp for the Bennington 22 SFFX 2013 and 115 hp for the Bennington 22 SSL 2013. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bennington 22 SFFX 2013 carries 27 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Bennington 22 SSL 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

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.