Captain Gump
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We have enjoyed ten great years with our beautiful 2275 RCW with the Elliptical Sports Package pontoons, and a Yamaha 150HP. The big 32" elliptical center pontoon handles great, even when the water is rough. The hull weight (without engine) of this R-series model is nearly 3,300 lbs. The same model, but in the G-series is a full 500 lbs. lighter than the R-series. Obviously, the R-series should have a larger engine to get the same performance, but woulda, shoulda, coulda . . . . .
At the time of purchase (2013), this model was rated at 150HP Min / 250HP Max. The Yamaha 150HP powers the boat at about 33-35mph when the pontoons are clean, and 2 to 4 adults are in the boat. But if the pontoons are not squeaky clean (later in the summer), and we have 8 of us in the boat, with a couple of the kids on a tube behind the boat, we may be crawling around at 20-22mph. I had a dealer tell me later (not the dealer we purchased from), that they probably never should have even sold this model and ESP package with a 150HP, and I fully agree.
Yes, obviously, for this model, and with the large ESP Center pontoon, we should have purchased the 250HP at the time. Just wonder what some of you think you would do? The grandkids are getting older, and wanting to do more tubing, and even an occasional skier / wakeboarder.
As you are probably aware, a 2023 Bennington would cost about 3 times what we paid in 2013. Likewise, the cost of new motors are up, and the value of trade-ins are good also.
We really love our 2013 Benny - - - it is "paid for" and still in great condition. Less than 500 hours in 10 years. Yes, the newer models have great features and layouts, but we do not have an unlimited wallet, and this boat suits our family well. We added on some nice upgrade features when this boat was originally built, and anything similar will get well into six figures in 2023 (or 2024).
The dealer has told us in the past that they can install a new Yamaha 250 on our boat with no problems. Should we consider that, or should we consider that value of a new boat and the current value of our trade-in?
I cannot give you "hard numbers" on our two choices here. I have not gotten that far into the details. Before we go there, I wanted to throw this question onto the forum to see what kind of response I would get. What am I missing? What other things do we need to think about?
By the way, I searched through the forum looking for a thread with a similar question, but had no luck finding one. My apologies if this is a redundant question, and feel free to refer me to other threads. Thanks in advance for your comments.
At the time of purchase (2013), this model was rated at 150HP Min / 250HP Max. The Yamaha 150HP powers the boat at about 33-35mph when the pontoons are clean, and 2 to 4 adults are in the boat. But if the pontoons are not squeaky clean (later in the summer), and we have 8 of us in the boat, with a couple of the kids on a tube behind the boat, we may be crawling around at 20-22mph. I had a dealer tell me later (not the dealer we purchased from), that they probably never should have even sold this model and ESP package with a 150HP, and I fully agree.
Yes, obviously, for this model, and with the large ESP Center pontoon, we should have purchased the 250HP at the time. Just wonder what some of you think you would do? The grandkids are getting older, and wanting to do more tubing, and even an occasional skier / wakeboarder.
As you are probably aware, a 2023 Bennington would cost about 3 times what we paid in 2013. Likewise, the cost of new motors are up, and the value of trade-ins are good also.
We really love our 2013 Benny - - - it is "paid for" and still in great condition. Less than 500 hours in 10 years. Yes, the newer models have great features and layouts, but we do not have an unlimited wallet, and this boat suits our family well. We added on some nice upgrade features when this boat was originally built, and anything similar will get well into six figures in 2023 (or 2024).
The dealer has told us in the past that they can install a new Yamaha 250 on our boat with no problems. Should we consider that, or should we consider that value of a new boat and the current value of our trade-in?
I cannot give you "hard numbers" on our two choices here. I have not gotten that far into the details. Before we go there, I wanted to throw this question onto the forum to see what kind of response I would get. What am I missing? What other things do we need to think about?
By the way, I searched through the forum looking for a thread with a similar question, but had no luck finding one. My apologies if this is a redundant question, and feel free to refer me to other threads. Thanks in advance for your comments.