Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bennington 24 RTFB 2022 vs Bennington 24 SF 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bennington 24 RTFB 2022 vs Bennington 24 SF 2012 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 24 SF 2012 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Bennington 24 RTFB 2022 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 24 SF 2012 is rated for 25 passengers, while the Bennington 24 RTFB 2022 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bennington 24 SF 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bennington 24 SF 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 25 passengers and at 23,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bennington 24 RTFB 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 10 in
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet23.83
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters7.26
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches286
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail25 in. Tubes: 1,860 lbs. Express Performance Package: 1,875 lbs. 32 in. Elliptical Tubes: 2,100 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.21
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]22 ft. 6 in. pontoon length
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]21 ft. 11 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21.4 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21.4
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people25 in. Tubes: 12 Express Performance Package & 32 in. Elliptical Tubes: 13
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeBennington
Modelnot available
Model24 SF
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 Express Performance Package: 3