Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bentley Encore Bentley Encore Fish 220 / 223 2011 vs Bentley Encore Elite Deluxe 250 / 253 2011: A Close Look at Two Pontoon Boats
Both the Bentley Encore Bentley Encore Fish 220 / 223 2011 and the Bentley Encore Elite Deluxe 250 / 253 2011 are pontoon designs, both built in aluminium, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Bentley Encore Bentley Encore Fish 220 / 223 2011 carries a rated maximum of 220 hp. Engine data for the Bentley Encore Elite Deluxe 250 / 253 2011 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 Bentley Encore Bentley Encore Fish 220 / 223 2011 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Bentley Encore Elite Deluxe 250 / 253 2011 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bentley Encore Bentley Encore Fish 220 / 223 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bentley Encore Bentley Encore Fish 220 / 223 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bentley Encore Elite Deluxe 250 / 253 2011 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
MakeBentley Encore
MakeBentley Encore
ModelBentley Encore Fish 220 / 223
ModelElite Deluxe 250 / 253
Model Year2011
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail220: 1,730 lbs. 223: 1,780 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg807.39
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1780
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail22 ft.
Length overall - Detail25 ft.
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches300
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube gauge0.08 in.
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes220: 2 223: 3
Number of tubes250: 2 253: 3
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max220: 115 hp 223: 175 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,240 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum peoplenot available