BenningtonBob
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I'm always one to do far more homework than most when it comes to larger purchases. Any thoughts on the following would be appreciated.
As a prelude, we were boaters for 16 seasons on Lake St. Clair (often called the 6th Great Lake, but nothing like the other five) in a Regal Commodore 3060 with twin 5.0L GM Vortec V8s and Volvo outdrives. We're talking central air/heat, automatic ice maker, etc., etc.. Last year we sold the boat and bought a cabin up north about a mile from two large lakes (700 and 1,300 acres).
Our plans are to use it in the inland lakes around home (lets say 700 acres average) as well as a few up north (700 to 1,300 acres). We'll be doing the typical crusing and enjoying, but do want to be able to pull folks on tubes and not have to worry about bogging down. If I had to guess, I'd say we might typically have 7-8 people on board most of the time, with a tolerance of +/- 2. I rode motorcycles for a couple of decades and still love riding the ATVs and other above-average sports/activities, so this will be for more than just a grandpa cruiser. My wife is in her late 40s and I'm 52.
Admittedly, as much as I know about boating, I don't know much about pontoon boats.
Anyways, we've been looking at pontoon boats and at this point, have narrowed it down to a couple of brands, obviously with Bennington being one of the two.
We are looking at a new Bennington. I would appreciate opinions on this boat in general, as well as on the price.
2018 22 GBR - Midnight Black/Smokey Granite Accent
Black Canvas bimini
Driftwood Interior w/Zebrawood Slate accent
Yamaha F150XB Four Stroke
SPS tritoon
Power Assist Steering
KMC10 Stereo Upgrade
78" Driftwood Galley
Speedo, G-series upgrade
Deluxe gas grill
Seagrass Slate full flooring
Exterior side lights
Panel switch with Striker 4 Fish Graph
Lighted cupholders/Bimini top
Portable cupholders (2)
Sport Series Interior
Trapezoid Zebrawood table upgrade
Bow gate seat
In floor storage
Dual battery switch
Porta-potti w/Changing room
Removable Ski Pylon
Crystal Cap Graphics
Asking price is just over $58K. The only other costs are sales tax and title/registration.
Thanks!
As a prelude, we were boaters for 16 seasons on Lake St. Clair (often called the 6th Great Lake, but nothing like the other five) in a Regal Commodore 3060 with twin 5.0L GM Vortec V8s and Volvo outdrives. We're talking central air/heat, automatic ice maker, etc., etc.. Last year we sold the boat and bought a cabin up north about a mile from two large lakes (700 and 1,300 acres).
Our plans are to use it in the inland lakes around home (lets say 700 acres average) as well as a few up north (700 to 1,300 acres). We'll be doing the typical crusing and enjoying, but do want to be able to pull folks on tubes and not have to worry about bogging down. If I had to guess, I'd say we might typically have 7-8 people on board most of the time, with a tolerance of +/- 2. I rode motorcycles for a couple of decades and still love riding the ATVs and other above-average sports/activities, so this will be for more than just a grandpa cruiser. My wife is in her late 40s and I'm 52.
Admittedly, as much as I know about boating, I don't know much about pontoon boats.
Anyways, we've been looking at pontoon boats and at this point, have narrowed it down to a couple of brands, obviously with Bennington being one of the two.
We are looking at a new Bennington. I would appreciate opinions on this boat in general, as well as on the price.
2018 22 GBR - Midnight Black/Smokey Granite Accent
Black Canvas bimini
Driftwood Interior w/Zebrawood Slate accent
Yamaha F150XB Four Stroke
SPS tritoon
Power Assist Steering
KMC10 Stereo Upgrade
78" Driftwood Galley
Speedo, G-series upgrade
Deluxe gas grill
Seagrass Slate full flooring
Exterior side lights
Panel switch with Striker 4 Fish Graph
Lighted cupholders/Bimini top
Portable cupholders (2)
Sport Series Interior
Trapezoid Zebrawood table upgrade
Bow gate seat
In floor storage
Dual battery switch
Porta-potti w/Changing room
Removable Ski Pylon
Crystal Cap Graphics
Asking price is just over $58K. The only other costs are sales tax and title/registration.
Thanks!