The Bennington 2250 RL 2005 vs Bennington 2275 RLIO2 2007 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Bennington 2250 RL 2005 at 22,0 ft versus Bennington 2275 RLIO2 2007 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bennington 2275 RLIO2 2007 tips the scales at 2 374 lbs — 2 185 lbs less than the Bennington 2250 RL 2005 at 189 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 Bennington 2250 RL 2005 carries a rated maximum of 115 hp. Engine data for the Bennington 2275 RLIO2 2007 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 26 gal and 26 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bennington 2275 RLIO2 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Bennington 2250 RL 2005 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bennington 2275 RLIO2 2007 could be the deciding factor.
The Bennington 2275 RLIO2 2007 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Bennington 2250 RL 2005 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Choose the Bennington 2275 RLIO2 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bennington 2250 RL 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.