Recent content by Fordie

Yep I got PADS, mid summer last year.  That is hilarious, hoping I found the boat I want this time.  We didn't go crazy since it was our first boat and wanted to make sure we used it.  We had the best summer ever!!!! I am in upstate NY.  That would be great, water is too cold now anyway.  My...

The new boat is rated up to 300 HP.  I slummed it with the 200, haha.   Goldnrod, I know I'm going to regret asking this, PADS?   Has anyone had experience with the build process, I was in queue from mid March, build date is set for 4/21.  Does anyone know delivery time from the start of...

Snow!!!!  No ice, but would have been fun to boat in s snow storm.  Usually keep mine at Saratoga Lake, about 25 miles south of Lake George.

2005 F-150 King Ranch.  I don't tow my Benny too much, but at less than 4K lbs on the 2075GL my truck barely knows it's there.  The old 5.4L V8 and tow package on mine, 3.73 gears.  That motor is a pig on gas.  Love to have the ECOBoost, but just spent my truck money on a new boat. I have...

Well I upgraded, traded in the 15 2075 GL and ordered a 2375 GCW ESP with a 200 Yamaha.  That should help.  Thanks for all the feedback guys.

I have a 15 2075GL with 115 and twin 25s, I know heavier boat. I could hit 5950 rpms with the 13p, the 15p with 3 adults 2 kids was only 5200 rpms. Now they make a 14p stainless. When I called Bennington customer service they tested a 2275GL twin 115 with a Yamaha GYT SS 14p. And of course...

My 115 spools up to 5950 with a 13p and only 5200 with a 15p. I think 11p would be better.

Very good info, hopefully I can find some one who has a wake board to try. Those things are expensive!!!

Thanks again for all the help

Boat dealer also sells Obrien skis, tubes etc. he told me about these vortex skis specific for slower or pontoon boats. I assume it would take a really good skier to get up. That is not me, hahaha.

Wait...I can add a third pontoon? How much does that cost? I wish I knew that when I bought it. These damn dealers over estimate speed and make you believe you can pull a Skier with a twin tube 2075GL with a 115. When in actuality none of their numbers are real life, kinda frustrating.

Hahaha, you guys are right! Trust me the left over 2013 Crownline 21SS, was calling my name. This is a starter boat and we are using it more than I ever thought we would. Maybe by the 2nd or 3rd boat I will get it right. The $50k pontoon boat was not even a thought, hell I didn't think a...

Update: 14x13p quicksilver prop, alone in boat, 1/2 tank fuel, light gear, and Bimini down: 26 mph at 5950 rpms. Trim at just lower than 3/4. I think I have maxed out. I called Bennington and a customer service rep David told me they did not have numbers on my boat, but should expect 30-35...

The 17p was a Yamaha white prop, the 15p and 13p are quick silvers. The 2015 G20 is a 115 max horsepower, reason being its actually about 22 ft. The seating area is 20 ft. The dealer has been great and vow to get this fixed no cost to me, unless I go SS of course. I usually have a full boat...

I am having same issues with my 2075GL, I have 2 25" toons with no strakes. 24 mph 17p @ 5900 rpms alone, 14 mph with 8 people, swapped a few props today, with 3 adults and 2 kids under 6: 22 mph 15p @ 5200 , 20mph 13p @ 5900.