Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bennington 2250RCW 2010 vs Bennington 2875 RL 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bennington 2250RCW 2010 vs Bennington 2875 RL 2006 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 2 hp for the Bennington 2250RCW 2010 and 2 hp for the Bennington 2875 RL 2006. 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 25 gal and 26 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 2 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.
The Bennington 2875 RL 2006 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Bennington 2250RCW 2010 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: The Bennington 2875 RL 2006 at 28,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Bennington 2250RCW 2010 at 24,2 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeBennington
MakeBennington
Model Year201
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2 Tubes: 2,244 lbs. 3 Tubes: 2,724 lbs. 2 Tube Elliptical: 2,394 lbs. 3 Tube ESP: 2,799 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1269.6
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2799
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [deck]23 ft. 4 in
Length [deck]8 ft. 6 in
Length - Feet24.17
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches29
Length overall - Inches336
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gauge0.080 in
Tube gauge.090 in
Number of tubes2 or 3
Number of tubes2 or 3
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail25 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail26 gal. w/remote fill
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max2 Tubes: 150 hp 3 Tubes: 225 hp 2 Tube Elliptical: 150 hp 3 Tube ESP: 250 hp
Engine maxWith 2 Tubes: 135 hp With 3 Tubes: 225 or 300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2 Tubes: 1,480 lbs. 3 Tubes: 1,680 lbs. 2 Tube Elliptical: 1,790 lbs. 3 Tube ESP: 1,920 lbs
Maximum capacityWith 2 Tubes: 2,520 lbs. With 3 Tubes: 2,800 lbs
Maximum people2 Tubes: 11 3 Tubes: 12 2 Tube Elliptical: 13 3 Tube ESP: 14
Maximum peopleWith 2 Tubes: 18 With 3 Tubes: 2