made an offer and have a contract on a condo with boat slip on lake Hamilton in Arkansas. First time boat owner and the condo was a big leap for us. I work for the trucking company that hauls the majority of the Bennington’s and am sold on their quality. My max budget is $40k. My friends have bought 150 hp Benningtons around that price point the last 3 years but sounds like prices have gone up
I am down to 20 SLV with a 90 hp Vmax. I know full well this isn’t really what I want but also thinking I could get 3 years use out of it and not get hurt too much till we figure out what we really want/need
tbe next step up for us would be 21 SLX150 HP tritoon.
I realize you can finance these things forever, but I am reluctant to take a loan longer than about 5 years. The monthly cost is important to me and being on the lake with no boat in the corona summer isn’t an option either
i could also buy an off brand and get more options but trying to stay disciplined to Benny as I know they are the Leader.
any thoughts on the value line? Could I sell it for $18k in three years?
My state requires tax at 6.5% for all new boats and No tax on used boats. That’s a small deterrent from under buying. Used boat inventory is non existent right now.
What would be the next logical upgrade after the 21 SLX with 150 hp and a people
Capacity of 11 min? 11 is the most I would have on my boat and the two options above have limits of 10
I do have kids, they would like to tube. I know tbe 150 would be a lot more fun- but will the 90 pull them around the lake?
thanks in advance. Other than the condo, this is the second biggest discretionary purchase of our lives. I don’t want to make a big mistake. But I also knowI can do the for a $1000 more game and get into the 50’s quick. That’s not an option.
Thanks!
I am down to 20 SLV with a 90 hp Vmax. I know full well this isn’t really what I want but also thinking I could get 3 years use out of it and not get hurt too much till we figure out what we really want/need
tbe next step up for us would be 21 SLX150 HP tritoon.
I realize you can finance these things forever, but I am reluctant to take a loan longer than about 5 years. The monthly cost is important to me and being on the lake with no boat in the corona summer isn’t an option either
i could also buy an off brand and get more options but trying to stay disciplined to Benny as I know they are the Leader.
any thoughts on the value line? Could I sell it for $18k in three years?
My state requires tax at 6.5% for all new boats and No tax on used boats. That’s a small deterrent from under buying. Used boat inventory is non existent right now.
What would be the next logical upgrade after the 21 SLX with 150 hp and a people
Capacity of 11 min? 11 is the most I would have on my boat and the two options above have limits of 10
I do have kids, they would like to tube. I know tbe 150 would be a lot more fun- but will the 90 pull them around the lake?
thanks in advance. Other than the condo, this is the second biggest discretionary purchase of our lives. I don’t want to make a big mistake. But I also knowI can do the for a $1000 more game and get into the 50’s quick. That’s not an option.
Thanks!
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