Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bennington 2275 FS 2005 vs Bennington 2275 GSi 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bennington 2275 FS 2005 vs Bennington 2275 GSi 2011 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 2275 FS 2005 at 22,0 ft versus Bennington 2275 GSi 2011 at 24,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bennington 2275 GSi 2011 tips the scales at 2 724 lbs — 889 lbs less than the Bennington 2275 FS 2005 at 1 835 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 2275 GSi 2011 tops out at 25 hp. Engine specs for the Bennington 2275 FS 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bennington 2275 GSi 2011 is rated for 25 passengers, while the Bennington 2275 FS 2005 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bennington 2275 GSi 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bennington 2275 GSi 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 25 passengers and at 24,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bennington 2275 FS 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBennington
MakeBennington
Model2275 FS
Model2275 GSi
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,835 lbs
Weight - Detail25 in. Tubes: 2,244 lbs. ESP Performance Package: 2,799 lbs. Express Performance Package: 2,244 lbs. 32 in. Elliptical Tubes: 2,394 lbs. STD Performance Package: 2,724 lbs
Weight - kg832.34
Weight - kg1235.58
Weight - lbs.1835
Weight - lbs.2724
Length [deck]21 ft. 11 in
Length [deck]21 ft. 11 in
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet24.08
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters7.34
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches289
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameter25 - 32 in. (depending on package)
Tube gauge.080 in
Tube gauge0.08 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 (ESP, Express and STD Performance Package: 3)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard115 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines1
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max25 in. Tubes: 150 hp ESP Performance Package: 250 hp Express Performance Package: 150 hp 32 in. Elliptical Tubes: 150 hp STD Performance Package: 225 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs
Maximum capacity25 in. Tubes: 1,762 lbs. ESP Performance Package: 1,920 lbs. Express Performance Package: 1,762 lbs. 32 in. Elliptical Tubes: 1,762 lbs. STD Performance Package: 1,680 lbs
Maximum people12
Maximum people25 in. Tubes: 13 ESP Performance Package: 14 Express Performance Package: 13 32 in. Elliptical Tubes: 13 STD Performance Package: 12
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon