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    Some other research worth considering,....tralier the pontoon,or rent a slip at the dealer!

    We have a slip and definitely use it a lot more then if we were towing , especially during the week after work. Easier to get motivated after work when you can just drive down and hop in. Because I suck at loading it on the trailer I don't have to stress about it or wait in line either.
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    Rough water, dented front right panel!

    speaking of driving in rough water , now in my third year boating I was out in high winds, 3 to 4 foot waves for first time Saturday . My 20slmx / 25"toons / 90 HP was great into the waves , stayed high and dry. Driving with the waves was more challenging taking water over the bow,no damage...
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    Need advice regarding 20 ft pontoon selection and options

    By the way you'll love the boat - with much the same circumstances as you we are going on our third year with ours and it suits are wants and needs perfectly
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    Need advice regarding 20 ft pontoon selection and options

    I have a 20slmxp - in floor storage great for cover/poles and fenders out of the way - also have 25" toons / 90HP - my lifting strakes definitely enhance ride - privacy enclosure with portable toilet great for longer trips - battery shut off is nice for piece of mind
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    75 vs. 90hp for a 20'

    I have a 20 with a 90 command thrust on it - very happy - will do 24 to 30 mph depending on # passengers / conditions - usually cruise at 3500 rpm / 14 miles per hour - plenty power to pull tubers or get to shore in a hurry if needed - this is the max HP allowed for this boat - would not be...
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    New Member

    Congratulations ! My 2017 20SLMXP has 25" toons / lifting strakes / 90 command thrust HP and handles waves and large boat wakes great on the Ottawa River. You will enjoy!
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    Prop info

    13P / 4 prop
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    Prop info

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    Summer 2019 gas prices....,

    Over 6.00 (5.35 at the pumps) at the marina here on the Ottawa River,Ontario Canada
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    Here We Go Again ?

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    New Bennington Owner in NJ - 20SSRCXP

    Congratulations on the new Bennington! No advice but owning a 2017 20 SLMXP with a 90 Merc I know you'll love it ! Great ride and size or my wife , dog and I -roomy and cruises great with 6 or 7 of us as well - enjoy!
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    Right PROP

    For comparison - I have a 20SLMX 2017 with a 13 pitch / 4 blade / 90 mercury CT /25" toons w lifting strakes - WOT is around 5200 and top out at 30 MPH alone in good conditions - cruise 14.5 MPH at 3500 RPM with 3 people
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    Top speed 70 hp seem low?? (sorry if wrong forum)

    I have a 2017 20slmx w 90 mercury ct / 25" toons w lifting strakes and top out around 25 w 4 people in good conditions for another perspective
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    Only getting 4700 RPM max

    Yes sir - start of the season with clean tubes ( stays in water at marina) I will hit little over 30 alone w calm waters- right now 27 or so - 25 w wife and Dog along - we cruise at 14.5 / 3500 rpm mostly - it’s a 90 Hp command thrust
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    Only getting 4700 RPM max

    No suggestions but can give info to compare with - I have a 2017 20' / 25" toons lifting strakes /13 pitch/ 4 prop/ 90 HP mercury - top out at 5100 RPM and 30 mph 1 person perfect conditions
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