Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bennington 2275 FS 2005 vs Bennington 2575 RCWCP Sport Tower 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bennington 2275 FS 2005 vs Bennington 2575 RCWCP Sport Tower 2013 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Bennington 2575 RCWCP Sport Tower 2013 measures 27,1 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 5,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bennington 2275 FS 2005 at 22,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bennington 2575 RCWCP Sport Tower 2013 tips the scales at 3 298 lbs — 1 463 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 2575 RCWCP Sport Tower 2013 tops out at 150 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 2575 RCWCP Sport Tower 2013 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 2575 RCWCP Sport Tower 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bennington 2575 RCWCP Sport Tower 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 25 passengers and at 27,1 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
Model2575 RCWCP Sport Tower
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
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: 2,932 lbs. ESP Performance Package: 3,298 lbs. 32 in. Elliptical Tubes: 3,020 lbs
Weight - kg832.34
Weight - kg1495.95
Weight - lbs.1835
Weight - lbs.3298
Length [deck]21 ft. 11 in
Length [deck]26 ft. 6 in
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet27.08
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters8.26
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches325
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]25 ft. 6 in. pontoon length
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameter25 in. 32 in. elliptical ESP Performance Package: 25 in. outside, 32 in. center
Tube gauge.080 in
Tube gauge25 in. Tubes: 0.090 32 in. Elliptical Tubes: 0.100 ESP Peformance Package: 0.090 / 0.1
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes25 & 32 in. Tubes: 2 ESP Performance Package: 3
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard115 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23.2 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23.2
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp ESP Performance Package: 350 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum people25 in. Tubes: 13 ESP Performance Package: 16 32 in. Elliptical Tubes: 15
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon