Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bennington 2250RL-S Series 2009 vs Bennington 2275 RL I/O 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bennington 2250RL-S Series 2009 vs Bennington 2275 RL I/O 2005 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 Bennington 2250RL-S Series 2009 carries a rated maximum of 2 hp. Engine data for the Bennington 2275 RL I/O 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bennington 2275 RL I/O 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Bennington 2250RL-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 2275 RL I/O 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bennington 2275 RL I/O 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bennington 2250RL-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
MakeBennington
Model2250RL-S Series
Model2275 RL I/O
Model Year2009
Model Year2005
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]21 ft. 11 in
Length - Feet22.58
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches6.75
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6.75 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.88
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches270.75
Length overall - Inches264
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gauge0.08 in
Tube gauge.090 in
Number of tubes2 or 3
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxWith 2-25 in. Tubes: 150 hp With 3-25 in. Tubes: 225 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum peopleWith 2-25 in. Tubes: 11 / 1,480 lbs. With 3-25 in. Tubes: 12 / 1,790 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available