Recent content by Captain Gump

Hey Jack, when we purchased back in 2013, I don't remember the price difference between 150 & 200 & 250, but I do remember being told something like "every increased mile per hour will cost me an extra $1,000". Maybe not exact, but a pretty good way to measure it.

Thanks DaveyJ. I will let you know if I get a quote on repowering, and you do the same for me.

We did not order our boat with Sharkhide originally, and have never applied it to our pontoons. After ten years, would it still be effective to pay for that after the 'toons are cleaned and acid washed? Does it help to have Sharkhide reapplied every few seasons, or will one application last...

No worries, Viking. You're original feedback was still on point, and I appreciate these comments as well.

Yeah, I am almost positive it is max of 250HP, but good advice.

Not yet, but will be heed your advice on this.

PartyBarge: You mention upgrading to a "good used motor" would be a good option. I have definitely thought about that. This would probably be my best case scenario. I am guessing that there are others wanting to upgrade from a 250HP to a 350HP on the higher end. I wonder how common that...

VikingStaff: Thanks for your input. You are correct. I have looked at some REALLY nice boats in the L-series, and have seen some boats that would definitely feel like a step up from our older pontoon. If we go with a new model, it most likely would be an L-series with the ESP package and...

Yes, Jack M, you are correct on the long lead time. If I decide to motor upgrade, I will put my order in this summer for an off-season install by the dealer. It seems that every new motor being produced is allocated to the boat manufacturers, and it is still not enough.

PartyBarge: Thanks for the reply. You and I are pretty much on the same page. I think my co-captain will REALLY like your response. ;)

We have enjoyed ten great years with our beautiful 2275 RCW with the Elliptical Sports Package pontoons, and a Yamaha 150HP. The big 32" elliptical center pontoon handles great, even when the water is rough. The hull weight (without engine) of this R-series model is nearly 3,300 lbs. The same...

Hello All: I have a 2013 Bennington R-2275 with the ESP tritoon. I bought this new 5 years ago, and purchased without a trailer. We keep it in our slip on the water. It stays in the water, and not up on a lift. I am now considering buying a trailer and storing my boat in dry storage out of...

Jimmy, Yes I have trimmed my motor up and down.  Trimming up does definitely help some.  I am having my 'toons acid washed right before Memorial Day weekend.  I will let you know how much of an improvement that I see.   There is a pretty good build up of algae on the pontoons, and this is...

Steve: Thanks for your feedback.   I think you are right and I posted some wrong information above.  The mechanic did not "acid" wash the toons.  He "spray" washed them.  That is a big difference.  Maybe after the water warms up a little more, I will have the kids jump in the water with me...

Even last Fall, just after having my engine serviced, and my pontoons acid washed by the mechanic in the marina, this RCW 2275 ESP with 150 HP Yamaha could not even push 30 MPH (GPS Speedometer) on a calm day, with me alone in the boat. Everybody on here says I should easily be hitting 35-38...