Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bennington 2875 RLX I/O 2005 vs Bennington 2875RLTDIO 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bennington 2875 RLX I/O 2005 vs Bennington 2875RLTDIO 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 Bennington 2875RLTDIO 2009 tops out at 3 hp. Engine specs for the Bennington 2875 RLX I/O 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 2875 RLX I/O 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Bennington 2875RLTDIO 2009 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bennington 2875 RLX I/O 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bennington 2875 RLX I/O 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bennington 2875RLTDIO 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBennington
MakeBennington
Model2875 RLX I/O
Model2875RLTDIO
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Length [deck]27 ft. 11 in
Length [deck]27 ft. 11 in
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail31 ft
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches372
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gauge.090 in
Tube gauge0.09 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail26 gal. w/remote fill
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 typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxWith 3-Tubes: 320 hp
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleWith 3-25 in. Tubes: 15