Bennington Boats Review

Though the company is just over ten years old, Bennington Boats has made a definite impact. Started in 1997, Bennington Boats set about to provide the industry with the best pontoon boats on the market. In 2002, Bennington Boats entered into the market of fiberglass hulled deck boats with a similar measure of success. However, Bennington’s reputation continues to be strongest in the pontoon boat industry. It has received numerous awards for customer satisfaction both from the National Marine Manufacturer’s Association and JD Power.

Several distinct aspects of Bennington’s construction process make it one of the best in the industry. The rails on the boat are welded securely on four sides instead of two, before anodizing. The tubing used is thinner and wider than the industry standard and wherever possible, it is anchored to the frame of the boat, not merely the deck. The brackets that hold the deck onto the pontoons are also stronger attaching in four places as well, instead of two. They are also spaced wider to reduce twisting between the deck and the pontoon at higher speeds and when turning. Upholstery is also produced with high quality materials to maintain comfort throughout extended use.

Pricing

New Bennington boats range from around $16,000 to $30,000. Used models start at roughly $8,000.

Pros

• Boats have solid construction.
• There is a five year stem-stern warranty with no pro-rating.
• The company offers a limited lifetime warranty on all manufacturing.

Cons

• The higher price reflects the labor and attention to quality.
• They are not suitable for use on open water.

Featured Models

165 SLI, 1875 FSI, 1850GL, 1875 GLI, 1850 SL, 185SL, 1850SF, 2075 GLI, 2050 GL, 2075GSI, 2074 GLI, 2050 SFS, 2075 FSI, 2075RLi, 2050RL, 205 SL, 2050 SF, 2075 SL, 2050SL, 2050 FSI, 2075 GFI, 2275 FSI, 2277 FSI, 2275 GLI, 2274RBR, 2275 SL I/O, 2275RL I/O, 2275 GFI, 2275RL I/O, 2275 SL I/O, 2277RFSi, 2275RLi, 2275 GL, 2275 SL, 2274 RLi, 2275QXi, 2250 SL, 2275 SF, 2475 SFS, 2475 SL, 2475 SL I/O, 2574GSi, 2575 RCW I/O, 2574GLI, 2574RLi, 2575 QCW I/O, 2577RFSI, 2577RFi, 2575RLTD I/O, 2575RLI, 2574RBR, 2575RL I/O, 2575RFS I/O, 2550RCW O/B, 2575QXi, 2875RLxIO, 2875RLTD I/O, 2874RLI, 2250GL, 2275GSi, 2250RL, 2575RLTD, 2875RL.

Conclusion

Bennington Boats are definitely costlier than competitor’s offerings. Using solid construction, paying attention to details, and listening to customer feedback have given Bennington Boats a well-deserved reputation from dealers and owners alike. Those in the market for a pontoon boat should definitely consider Bennington as one of their options.