We traded our Chapparel boat in and ordered a new Bennington last winter. Got it out on the lake first weekend in April and will probably put it away for the season in two weeks. Have really enjoyed the comfort of a tritoon. Thought I would share some photos. It’s a 23’ SX premium fastback with some upgrades and. 200 engine. It’s not fancy but it will do. Hate to say goodbye to summer.
Hate to see summer end!
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BigKahuna
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Welcome to the forum Bgwinner! Nice boat! Love the color scheme. Where do you boat???
Thank you. Lake Tenkiller in Oklahoma outside of Tahlequah.
Alicedream
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That is very nice looking Bennington!
SEMPERFI8387
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Very nice !!!
adkboater
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Great looking boat!! Welcome to the club, always a bummer when it’s time to put away for winter.
sjhorner9475
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Nice looking boat. Welcome to the forum.
Mike31406
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Good looking boat. You made the right decision going with Bennington.
lakeliving
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Boat looks sharp! Now the long wait begins for next season!
Vikingstaff
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Not fancy? Pew...you got a Bennington, and that is fancy in Pontoons. On top of that, you got a snazzy set up, a 200hp motor, and a cool looking boat. Good thing you posted pictures so we can all brag for you. 
Boat looks great, and I’m glad you have such a fantastic first summer on it. We put ours away for winter next weekend, and I’m dreading it.
Boat looks great, and I’m glad you have such a fantastic first summer on it. We put ours away for winter next weekend, and I’m dreading it.
DaveyJ
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Nice Boat!! We took advantage of upper 80’s in MN lakes country today even though the wind was 30+. Highest temp the next 2 weeks is upper 60’s so I’m guessing this is the end. Didn’t pull the boat today so I’m still holding out hope for 1 more good day!
sjhorner9475
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I love boating when the temp is in the upper 60's, especially in the fall when the fall colors are in full display.
JandKE
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We pulled ours off yesterday...there is something definitely ironic in pulling your boat off the water for the winter on one of the hottest days of the summer. It was 93 in Hutchinson yesterday, but highs will be in the 60s this week, as Davey said. So, it was time... :-(
Rick from Rocky Mount
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Here's a pic of us out on our boat during one of the last sunsets of this summer. Taken by a friend on mine that we were picking up for dinner and a night time cruise. It was a beautiful September weekend in the midwest. What a great summer it was as it was our first full summer with our new Benny!! Hate to see it end, and cannot wait until next summer!!
Alicedream
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Yes the end of boating season is a bummer. My wife and I had a great day today on Truman Lake,Missouri which will probably be the last good boating day for us. We will take out the boat sometime over the next two weeks depending on weather. It was awesome today for the last day of swimming. The white pelicans are here so you know boating season is about over.
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Rick from Rocky Mount
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Agree. Last good weekend for swimming. Water temp was 83 degrees at LOTO, and felt warmer than that!. Very comfortable and refreshing.
Alicedream
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82 lake temperature at Truman today.
SEMPERFI8387
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We still have 6 weeks till dealer pulls ours out. Usually 1st or 2nd week of October is all Panthergirl can handle .... In her eyes, when you need a sweatshirt, it loses its luster.
DaveyJ
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69 on Little Pine
and dropping fast.....