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    115hp Limited - Which Model?

    I have a 2019, 22 foot, SSRCX Bennington with regular (2) pontoons. Ordered it from the factory with lifting strakes, under deck skinning and the extended rear deck. It has the Mercury 115 HP Pro XS engine with the optional command thrust gear case and standard aluminum prop. With 3 adults and 2...
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    Lake and Marina “Neighbor” Rants:

    Platte Lake, Benzie County, MI. (Benzonia Township).
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    Lake and Marina “Neighbor” Rants:

    I completely understand your situation. My wife and I own a cottage in northern Michigan where the lakefront lots are only 75 feet wide. After many years of great neighbors, the elderly couple next door had to sell due to health issues. The new owner, from downstate Michigan, seemed nice enough...
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    USB Port Question

    Have a 2019 22SSRCXDN on order with delivery by dealer in early May. I ordered the standard radio with the 4 speaker kicker upgrade. My question........is there a powered USB port located anywhere on the dash or radio? If yes, is it always powered or only powered when the ignition and/or motor...
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    Mercury VesselView Mobile (and related mobile phone app)

    I saw this product mentioned on another boating forum. My just ordered Bennington will have analog gauges. What is everyone's experience with this product? Worth the $249.00 cost? What motor information does it report to your phone? Reliable and easy to install?
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    Really..........$2,400.00?!

    New development..........after recovering from my dealers $2,400 quote for a 2nd mooring cover with my new pontoon boat order, I emailed Bennington from their website ("Contact Us"). Received a phone call within 24 hours from Bennington Corporate Offices. The first thing they said was that...
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    Really..........$2,400.00?!

    Summers are spent on Platte Lake (5 miles east of Lake Michigan - nearest big city is Frankfort, MI). Rest of the time we reside in Troy, MI.
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    Really..........$2,400.00?!

    I currently own a 2016 22SLX. After receiving great trade-in and new purchase prices from my dealer, I am in the process of deciding whether to follow thru and order a 2019 22SSRCX. Since this will be my 3rd Bennington in 12 years, I have a much better idea regarding exactly how to customize it...
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