Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bennington 2250GL-S Series 2009 vs Bennington 2575 QCW I/O 2016 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bennington 2250GL-S Series 2009 vs Bennington 2575 QCW I/O 2016 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Bennington 2575 QCW I/O 2016 has a 298-hp advantage over the Bennington 2250GL-S Series 2009's 2-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bennington 2575 QCW I/O 2016 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Bennington 2250GL-S Series 2009 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bennington 2575 QCW I/O 2016 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bennington 2575 QCW I/O 2016 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bennington 2250GL-S Series 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBennington
Makenot available
Model2250GL-S Series
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - DetailWith 2-25 in. Tubes: 2,244 lbs. With 3-25 in. Tubes: 2,724 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1235.58
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2724
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [deck]21 ft. 11 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet22.58
Length - Feet28
Length - Inches6.75
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6.75 in
Length overall - Detail28.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.88
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches270.75
Length overall - Inches336
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.08 in
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine maxWith 2-25 in. Tubes: 150 hp With 3-25 in. Tubes: 225 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal59
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters223.34
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum peopleWith 2-25 in. Tubes: 11 / 1,480 lbs. With 3-25 in. Tubes: 12 / 1,790 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower