WANT NOT A NEED
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PLEASE HELP! Don't know which boat is the better choice for our needs. We have put a deposit on 2 boats. Boat 1 is a 2013 2275 GCW with a few more bells and whistles but with a 150 Yamaha. Boat number 2 is a 2012 2275 GCW but it has the V MAX PRO 200 engine with only 7 Hours on the engine (BOTH ARE THE SAME PRICE).
I wanted an opinion/s from someone who was not making a commission off me. So that's the reason for my post here. I have been on a boat twice in my life and both times it was a ski boat.I also have no clue about engines. So I am hoping someone can help my wife and I make the correct decision on which to choose. We will be using the boat to pull our girls age 8 and 11 around the water on a tube with of course their friends. Using the boat also to hang out with friends and family on the water.
I did call Bennington, and spoke to Ryan he explained the 2012 would give me better performance then the 2013. Ryan also explained that with the 200HP I would spend more on gas. Gas consumption would be his biggest concern if we wanted to stay out all day on the boat. Ryan felt what we were going to be using the boat for, the 150 would be fine.
One of the dealers explained that boaters always want more power and there is a big difference in the 2 engines.
I look forward to everyone's thoughts and thank you for your help! We cant wait to get our Pontoon and get out on the water.
2012 Bennington 2275 GCW Yamaha Vmax SHO VF200 200HP 4-Stroke Performance outboard motor, SeaStar Hydraulic Steering, 2 Chaise Lounges, 2 Portable Cupholders, 2 STERN FACING SUPER LOUNGES WITH ENHANCED HEADRESTS & GRAB HANDLES, G Series Reclining Captain's Chair, High Performance Carpet, ILLUMINATED KICKER SPEAKERS (4), Privacy Enclosure, Soft-Touch Base Vinyl, Stainless-Rimmed Cupholders, Teak Kidney-Shaped Table, 6" Stainless Steel Cleats, Aft Marine Tuff-Ply Vinyl Floor, Anodized Raised Rails, CRYSTAL CAP LOGOS, Docking Lights in Java Light Housings, Extended Aft Deck with Telescoping Ladder with Wider Tread & Stainless Steel Boarding Handles, Full Length Anodized Skirting, Large Radius Bow Rails with 24" Bow Gate, QUICK RELEASE 10' BIMINI TOP WITH SURLAST EMBROIDERED BOOT, 1.25" FRAME, Stainless Steel Corner Castings, Streamlined Rail System, Surlast Playpen Cover.
2013 Bennington 2275 GCW, Yamaha 150 4 STROKE EFI, Champagne panel color, Battery switch, Performance package XL, Sea star hydraulic steering, Champagne canvas, Chrome letters logo only, Ivory interior, Monochrome interior accent, Palm sand carpet, Elevated helm, Sony M6 w/USB port upgrade, Lighted bimini top, SS docking lights, Infloor storage, Ski pylon, Speedo G series
I wanted an opinion/s from someone who was not making a commission off me. So that's the reason for my post here. I have been on a boat twice in my life and both times it was a ski boat.I also have no clue about engines. So I am hoping someone can help my wife and I make the correct decision on which to choose. We will be using the boat to pull our girls age 8 and 11 around the water on a tube with of course their friends. Using the boat also to hang out with friends and family on the water.
I did call Bennington, and spoke to Ryan he explained the 2012 would give me better performance then the 2013. Ryan also explained that with the 200HP I would spend more on gas. Gas consumption would be his biggest concern if we wanted to stay out all day on the boat. Ryan felt what we were going to be using the boat for, the 150 would be fine.
One of the dealers explained that boaters always want more power and there is a big difference in the 2 engines.
I look forward to everyone's thoughts and thank you for your help! We cant wait to get our Pontoon and get out on the water.
2012 Bennington 2275 GCW Yamaha Vmax SHO VF200 200HP 4-Stroke Performance outboard motor, SeaStar Hydraulic Steering, 2 Chaise Lounges, 2 Portable Cupholders, 2 STERN FACING SUPER LOUNGES WITH ENHANCED HEADRESTS & GRAB HANDLES, G Series Reclining Captain's Chair, High Performance Carpet, ILLUMINATED KICKER SPEAKERS (4), Privacy Enclosure, Soft-Touch Base Vinyl, Stainless-Rimmed Cupholders, Teak Kidney-Shaped Table, 6" Stainless Steel Cleats, Aft Marine Tuff-Ply Vinyl Floor, Anodized Raised Rails, CRYSTAL CAP LOGOS, Docking Lights in Java Light Housings, Extended Aft Deck with Telescoping Ladder with Wider Tread & Stainless Steel Boarding Handles, Full Length Anodized Skirting, Large Radius Bow Rails with 24" Bow Gate, QUICK RELEASE 10' BIMINI TOP WITH SURLAST EMBROIDERED BOOT, 1.25" FRAME, Stainless Steel Corner Castings, Streamlined Rail System, Surlast Playpen Cover.
2013 Bennington 2275 GCW, Yamaha 150 4 STROKE EFI, Champagne panel color, Battery switch, Performance package XL, Sea star hydraulic steering, Champagne canvas, Chrome letters logo only, Ivory interior, Monochrome interior accent, Palm sand carpet, Elevated helm, Sony M6 w/USB port upgrade, Lighted bimini top, SS docking lights, Infloor storage, Ski pylon, Speedo G series
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