New Type of Bennington Tube Protectant to be announced

[Vikings]

I'm new to the forum but sharing this in case it is actually new information (?).

Was on a call with Bennington yesterday w/some questions on Metal Jacket XL, Vantage wraps, etc.

He said that at the boat show coming up in a few weeks they are introducing a new type of pontoon sealant where the entire tube is dipped in a type of plastic covering (so not like a chemical Metal Jacket-type product which I think is applied manually?)

He said initially it will only be available in white or black (surprised clear isn't an option), but then later they will be introducing other colors...

 

[Jack M]

It will be in interesting to see how that plastic coating stands up to dock rash , and fork lifts .

 

[Vikingstaff]

Thanks for sharing. This is news to me. Interesting idea. If it can hold up to the concerns Jack raised above, it would be nice. I am presuming it prevents rough water and algae build up on the pontoons, but also wonder how it would do that.

 

[Jack M]

Another toon ( different brand ) at our marina has black toons , algae grows on his .

 

[Vikingstaff]

Another toon ( different brand ) at our marina has black toons , algae grows on his .

Hmmm….then just a cosmetic thing? Not that I have a problem with that. I like a good looking Toon! But then it’s not really a new protectant unless they are looking at it purely as something to absorb “scuffs”.

 

[Pbakk]

I would think that a painted toon would prevent the oxidation, which if true would be nice, but hard water and organic growth would still be an issue.