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    Storage question

    My SB is 32" x 49" and 12" deep. However, if you have the privacy curtain, more than half of the depth is used up by the framing. I removed the original frame and installed SS slide hinges from Amazon, with aluminum square tubes - I currently store my fishing tackle, a fold-up porta potty and...
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    I bought a new boat. Completely unexpectedly. You gotta hear this.

    You can get that from this Bennington Web Site - build your boat and it will give you the MSRP. My dealer has several on their website: https://suncountrymarinegroup.com/inventory
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    Adding docking lights

    Looking at the current core specs, the baseline S comes with "integrated docking and navigation lights" You should be able to simply connect into the existing docking light line. Did your Benny NOT come with the "integrated docking and navigation lights"? Per the Bennington Gallery: that...
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    Excess water in the forward storage area of bowrider

    So I don't have a picture below the center toon storage flooring - but under it I recall two or three holes that drain into the rear sections(s?) of the toon and into the compartment where the Gas Tank is stored, where it is then picked up by the bilge pump (which I had rewired direct to the...
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    New to the Club

    The squat appears about the same as most TriToons, including my ESP L Series....the larger tank must still reach back almost to the end of the center tube!? I thought maybe they pushed the tank forward enough to level the Benny a bit... Thank your for sharing! WOW that is great looking boat -...
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    Battery and Battery Switch Location, 20SLM

    If you have a factory installed system, the switch should be battery 1 OR 2 or 1 & 2 in parallel. This last season as my batteries were failing, I often had to use 1&2 to get the Benny Started. It also has an all OFF.
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    Center bilge bilge pump

    My 2021 LX26 has a single bilge next to the gas tank in the center tube, accessible from the hatch under the SwingBack. My center toon storage section has no pump, just holes at the bottom of the toon chamber divider under the plastic flooring that I assume lead down to this pump.
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    New to the Club

    Interesting, so the BIG change is moving the fuel tank (and related weight) to the middle of the toon!? This makes a LOT of sense, IMHO. I wonder if this is just for the M, or all series? PLEASE send pictures when launched - we would LOVE to see how the rear squates with such a change.
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    Lithium Plunge - LifePo4 Swap In process

    Thank you Party Barge! You are correct, it is always best to understand risk profiles and take proper precautions! I wish I could store the boat at home, but alas I don't have the room and local options are in the 4 digit range! Alas, so many B.O.A.T. projects that just don't get done! I had...
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    Lithium Plunge - LifePo4 Swap In process

    The Benny was in for its annual re-fresh/checkup when the dealer reminded me the batteries were no longer performing (holding enough reliable charge). I had forgotten about that over the long winter break and the disadvantage of being 300 miles away from my hibernating Benny. They were the...
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    All you want to know about the 2025 Benningtons

    I find the addition of the L and certain #X Series just a few years ago, to now be replaced by a M Series, is a strange move / confusing. And I think Bennington would benefit from doing one of those model Matrix's that compared the models and features. I did this and found the R had features...
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    Fender holders

    I also use the Taylor (and a variety of other brand) clips - they break in 2 or 3 seasons - but mine sit in 110 degree heat all summer. I do tie the rope end around the bimini poles when not using the boat the next day or when wind is predicted. I like the solution you found and other noted...
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    The Prodigal Lake Mariner May Return to the Fold???

    I have a '21 26LX. Center storage is crucial (for us), tubes, floats, ski lines. The drop-down keep rail - so wish we had that, but not a deal breaker (the center storage would be). Love our Simtex - cleans up easily and still looks like new - and in our 110 plus degree heat - the fact that it...
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    Adding SIMRAD GO7 to replace 3 gauge layout on 21 SL

    Here is a picture of my 2021 LX dash with a 7" Simrad, for reference
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