Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bennington 24 SF 2012 vs Bennington LX Series 23 LXSBA - SWINGBACK ARCH 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bennington 24 SF 2012 vs Bennington LX Series 23 LXSBA - SWINGBACK ARCH 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 24 SF 2012 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Bennington LX Series 23 LXSBA - SWINGBACK ARCH 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 24 SF 2012 is rated for 25 passengers, while the Bennington LX Series 23 LXSBA - SWINGBACK ARCH 2021 caps at 7. 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 LX Series 23 LXSBA - SWINGBACK ARCH 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBennington
Makenot available
Model24 SF
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail25 in. Tubes: 1,860 lbs. Express Performance Package: 1,875 lbs. 32 in. Elliptical Tubes: 2,100 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [at waterline]22 ft. 6 in. pontoon length
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [deck]21 ft. 11 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet23.83
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail25.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.26
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches286
Length overall - Inches300
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail18.00 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters5.49
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches216
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2 Express Performance Package: 3
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21.4 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21.4
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum people25 in. Tubes: 12 Express Performance Package & 32 in. Elliptical Tubes: 13
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower