gigem
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We are in the market for a pontoon boat to be used on Lake Travis in Texas. The boat will be kept in a slip at the Lakeway Marina.
I have owned boats for over 20 years. Had a Grady White for a long time, and recently sold a Boston Whaler. So I know boats, but I don't really know pontoon boats. I've rented a few...
Here are thoughts on what I need for a pontoon boat... 23' to 24' long, probably a 150 hp 4 stroke engine. In all things I purchase, I tend to go to the lower to middle range offering from the higher end manufacturers. I don't like a lot of bells and whistles, but I do like quality. I don't mind used at all, but I don't want a project. I would love to find a boat with 3-4 years on it or so, and under 200 hours...
Boat will be used for general lake enjoyment. Don't want a fishing layout (although we will fish from it sometimes). Basically benches to sit on, maybe the swingback thing.
Budget is maybe mid 30's...
I don't need a trailer...
Is there a new Bennington that fits this bill, or am I looking used? If used, point me towards a model please... There are just too dang many options for me to wrap my head around!
Thanks in advance!
I have owned boats for over 20 years. Had a Grady White for a long time, and recently sold a Boston Whaler. So I know boats, but I don't really know pontoon boats. I've rented a few...
Here are thoughts on what I need for a pontoon boat... 23' to 24' long, probably a 150 hp 4 stroke engine. In all things I purchase, I tend to go to the lower to middle range offering from the higher end manufacturers. I don't like a lot of bells and whistles, but I do like quality. I don't mind used at all, but I don't want a project. I would love to find a boat with 3-4 years on it or so, and under 200 hours...
Boat will be used for general lake enjoyment. Don't want a fishing layout (although we will fish from it sometimes). Basically benches to sit on, maybe the swingback thing.
Budget is maybe mid 30's...
I don't need a trailer...
Is there a new Bennington that fits this bill, or am I looking used? If used, point me towards a model please... There are just too dang many options for me to wrap my head around!
Thanks in advance!