Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bennington 2275SL I/O (3) 2009 vs Bennington 23 SSRX 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bennington 2275SL I/O (3) 2009 vs Bennington 23 SSRX 2021 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 2275SL I/O (3) 2009 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Bennington 23 SSRX 2021 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 2275SL I/O (3) 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Bennington 23 SSRX 2021 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bennington 2275SL I/O (3) 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bennington 2275SL I/O (3) 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bennington 23 SSRX 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBennington
Makenot available
Model2275SL I/O (3)
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,811 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1275.05
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2811
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [deck]21 ft. 11 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches27
Length overall - Inches264
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 tubes3
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max320 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,730 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower