Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bennington LX Series 23 LXSBA - SWINGBACK ARCH 2021 vs Bennington RL 211 OB 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bennington LX Series 23 LXSBA - SWINGBACK ARCH 2021 vs Bennington RL 211 OB 2005 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 RL 211 OB 2005 tops out at 225 hp. Engine specs for the Bennington LX Series 23 LXSBA - SWINGBACK ARCH 2021 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 RL 211 OB 2005 is rated for 14 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 RL 211 OB 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bennington RL 211 OB 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 22,0 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail25.00 ft
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 11 in
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Meters6.99
Length overall - Inches300
Length overall - Inches275
Draft [max] - Detail18.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail33 in
Draft [max] - Meters5.49
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches216
Draft [max] - Inches33
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise16℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,500 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people14
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeBennington
Modelnot available
ModelRL 211 OB
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2005