mrpigeon
New Member
Howdy: I have just acquired a 2016 Bennington 2550 GSR. Unfortunately, since I live in Michigan, I haven't been able to use it (c'mon spring!). The boat is equipped with the 32" elliptical tubes and a Yamaha F150B. The capacity is listed as 15 persons or 2100 pounds (or 2750 pounds for persons, motor and gear). I'm doing some advance calculating, and I have a planned gathering with a total of 14 people. No issue with # of persons. Potential issue with 2100 pounds total. I'm on an inland lake (+/- 850 acres) and I'm wondering if I need to be worried about 'tube diving' (I have a friend on the lake whose Benny has experienced front end diving when loaded near or above capacity.His boat is smaller and has standard logs). The weight of all the people will probably be about 2550 pounds, so I guess I'm asking 'Is there some 'extra capacity' in the spec?' I'm not worried that the sheriff will weigh us, I just want to be safe and avoid having a wave come over my bow.