What model boat is this?
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Jack M
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Looks like a S to me . S's can be optioned out pretty well now .
What is the easiest way to distinguish and s from an l?
Vikingstaff
Moderator
It will literally say the model designation and length on both front exterior side panels (kind of near where one would put the registration numbers). For example, SX22 or L22. I was going to add a pic of mine for you, but I have been having problems uploading pictures to the forum for 6 weeks. I can sneak 1-2 in about 10% of the time. Others…nope.
Of course but was trying to figure out based on these photos how one could tell. Seeing if the seller was saying correctly that it was an s not an l
Vikingstaff
Moderator
May not be entirely possible. You can spec up an S model A LOT from base. Literally to the point that it’s darn close to a base L model. About all I think you can get from their pictures is the layout, not model. Have them send you a picture of the side of the exterior. Then you should be able to know.
This said, I believe a few of the features such as the helm and swingback lights/seat seem more S model introductory, but even I am not sure without seeing the exterior side of the boat.
Now the question is
Is there any difference between an l and an upgraded to the same “specish” sx?
Jack M
Moderator
Check out the Bennington build page .
boat-builder.benningtonmarine.com
Bennington Design Center
boat-builder.benningtonmarine.com
Vikingstaff
Moderator
Number of option possibilities…and price. lol
For example, in 2017 I totally spec’d up our SSBXP (S Premium) and the nearly identical base G model (discontinued now). They were more or less identical, except my S Premium loaded up was still $5k cheaper. BUT…I was all the way spec’d up. With that base G model, it was base, with A LOT more options I could have added, done to it. Of course, for more money.
So if one is considering the TOP end fully spec’d S model or the lowest spec’d L model, I say save the money and get that spec’d up S, all things being nearly equal. There would still be some very slight aesthetic differences, but they’d be very minor if going top of the line S to bottom of the line L.
Hopefully this makes sense.
Vikingstaff
Moderator
Good advice. IMHO, it’s really about the aesthetics, various potential options and possibilities, as every model line is a great quality boat. The further up the model line you go, the more options, capabilities and variations you have.Check out the Bennington build page .
Bennington Design Center
ILLINOIS AVE
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Welcome! What year is the boat? Can you get the hull number from the seller? I think SX. Let us know!
LaurencetheAdventurer
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The cut-outs suggest an L line, I don't believe this feature is available on S Line, and the Dash which I believe is different between each model I see in the L model gallery. However, the dealer can often over-ride options found on-line. More important - is it a pontoon or tritoon, and with what package? Power Steering? I would assume it has all the ugrades considering it has the lighting package, center toon and SwingBack Plus upgrades (lighted Bennington at rear). The owner can ask for the build sheet using his Hull ID number.
Hull ID Is ETWC9131G122. He just sent me a photo. However i emailed bennington for the build sheet today and its completely different than the boat is shown?
Jack M
Moderator
S. The express is not a full length center toon.
The build page should be able to answer your questions.
The build page should be able to answer your questions.
Jack I posted the build sheet above and it doesn’t seem correct?
So this one isn’t an express package and is full length? Doesn’t it seem from the photos to be larger than 22 feet as well?