Hello, ordering our first Bennington in a couple of days and have been frantically searching for reviews of the 22 SSRX SPS with the G2 e-etc, but have not been very successful. We are considering the 150 G2 HO or going all out with the 200 G2 HO, are there any reviews out there with the G2's on Benningtons?
I have an Etec 225HO G! on a Benny R model and have had zero issues to date. The G2 engine series has been out a couple of years and has been holding up well so far according to the etec owners group link given above. Top speed on my current Benny is 46.6 mph with 2 people. I had a very similar pontoon previously with a Yamaha F150 outboard and also had no issues -- it's top speed with 2 people was 40 mph. Not a lot of gain in speed with 240+ HP (HO version is approx 10% higher).
I have the 2016 22ssrx with the 150 Suzuki and it is a blast. My max hp is 175, you looking at the sps "plus" model? Or is the max 200 now? For me, I wish I would have went 175, probabaly wouldn't get much more top end, but there would be some. Now, a jump to 200, no way I would pass on that. That boat will rock. Don't forget your safety glasses!
If you can afford the difference in cost now do it! I went with a standard 200 instead of the HO. Worst $700.00 I saved in my life! You'll never be able to upgrade later for the difference now. I've been on several pontoons with different hp G2s, they run fantastic, decent on fuel (depending on your right hand!) and very minimal oil consumption.
With "6 or so on board" and doing water sports, go with the higher HP engine would be good advice. If you are just cruising around you won't see much difference.
I currently have a 2375 RCW with E-Tec 250 G2. I absolutely love this motor and the fuel eff. has been great as well. Performance wise it has torque and top end.
