Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bentley Encore Elite Deluxe 250 / 253 2011 vs Bentley Encore Prestige 250 / 253 Cruise 2010 — A Close Look at Two Pontoons
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Bentley Encore Elite Deluxe 250 / 253 2011 and the Bentley Encore Prestige 250 / 253 Cruise 2010 are pontoon designs with aluminum construction — 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 Prestige 250 / 253 Cruise 2010 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the Bentley Encore Elite Deluxe 250 / 253 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bentley Encore Prestige 250 / 253 Cruise 2010 is rated for 16 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 Prestige 250 / 253 Cruise 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bentley Encore Prestige 250 / 253 Cruise 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 25,0 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
ModelElite Deluxe 250 / 253
ModelPrestige 250 / 253 Cruise
Model Year2011
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail25 ft
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches3
Length overall - Inches3
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail250: 2,440 lbs. 253: 2,660 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1206.55
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.266
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Number of tubes250: 2 253: 3
Number of tubes250: 2 253: 3
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Engine maxnot available
Engine max250: 175 hp 253: 225 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,930 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people16 or 2,320 lbs