Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bennington 257 L 2004 vs Bennington 2575RLTD I/O 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bennington 257 L 2004 vs Bennington 2575RLTD I/O 2009 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 320 hp, the Bennington 2575RLTD I/O 2009 has a 195-hp advantage over the Bennington 257 L 2004's 125-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 12 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Bennington 2575RLTD I/O 2009 and its 320-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Bennington 257 L 2004 with its 125-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeBennington
MakeBennington
Model257 L
Model2575RLTD I/O
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2,120 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg961.62
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.212
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches11
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters7.59
Length overall - Meters7.77
Length overall - Inches299
Length overall - Inches306
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]24 ft. 11 in
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.09 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail26 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max125 hp
Engine max320 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs. (2 tubes)
Maximum people12
Maximum people12 (2 tubes)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon