Bentley Pontoon Boats Review

With a long history of offering value in its market segment, Bentley Pontoon boats are known for their solid craftsmanship and reasonable price. Manufactured by Encore Boat Builders out of Lexington South Carolina, the company has a large customer base and a number of dedicated dealers that specialize in their pontoons. Many fishermen prefer Bentley Pontoon boats because of their ability to maneuver within shallow waters, and just like all pontoons, these boats are also solid options for family and leisure craft.

Pricing

New Bentley pontoons range from roughly $20,000 to $45,000 in price, and used models start at $10,000.

Pros

• Easy to operate.
• They include a transferrable warranty on their plywood decks.
• Standard features include MP3 capable sound systems, wheelchair accessible gates, and custom fiberglass consoles.
• They feature fairly reasonable pricing for pontoons.

Cons

• Low JD Power and Associates ratings for some previous models.

Featured Models

Popular models include 200 Cruise RE, 200 Fish RE, 240 Fish RE, 244 4 Point, and the 240 Cruise RE.

Conclusion

Bentley Pontoons’ lineup should definitely be considered by those shopping for a new pontoon. They provide a number of amenities and offer a relatively strong value for the features offered. Those seeking a used model will probably want to be more careful in selecting a boat to purchase, but in nearly all cases these pontoons will perform as desired.