When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Bennington 2250 RCL 2012 and the Bennington 2275 RCW Closed Stern 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?

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Bennington 2275 RCW Closed Stern 2013 has a 125-hp advantage over the Bennington 2250 RCL 2012'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 2250 RCL 2012 carries 56 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Bennington 2275 RCW Closed Stern 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.