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.

 

[Vikings]

Here’s a link to the new QX from the dealer’s meeting this week in Indiana (they redesigned the fiberglass shell).

Check out the black pontoons - this must be the coating that the Bennington guy was telling me about:

1.4K views · 18 reactions | Introducing the all-new 2026 Bennington 25QX, where luxury meets performance. Don’t miss this walkthrough of one of the most impressive pontoons on the water. Ready to make it yours? Call Grander Marine today to reserve yo

Introducing the all-new 2026 Bennington 25QX, where luxury meets performance. Don’t miss this walkthrough of one of the most impressive pontoons on the water. Ready to make it yours? Call Grander...

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[Vikingstaff]

She’s a beauty!

 

[Vikings]

And here is what Bennington just told me about the black pontoons:

“That’s our new ToonTint. It’s a special plasticized coating process that’s more durable than powder coat. It’s both cosmetic and a protectant. I believe it has some corrosive protections, but is also easier to clean. Kind of like coating your garage floor with a polyurethane finish. Metal jacket is a tube coating that’s brushed on to protect from salt corrosion during the winter and also algae growth, but must be reapplied every year. The black tubes look really good! It’s the same coating as offshore oil rigs, playground equipment and football helmet face masks”

 

[Vikingstaff]

And here is what Bennington just told me about the black pontoons:

“That’s our new ToonTint. It’s a special plasticized coating process that’s more durable than powder coat. It’s both cosmetic and a protectant. I believe it has some corrosive protections, but is also easier to clean. Kind of like coating your garage floor with a polyurethane finish. Metal jacket is a tube coating that’s brushed on to protect from salt corrosion during the winter and also algae growth, but must be reapplied every year. The black tubes look really good! It’s the same coating as offshore oil rigs, playground equipment and football helmet face masks”

Intriguing! I like the sounds of it. Thanks so much for sharing all these constant updates. It can be hard to stay up to date with all the innovations year in and year out unless one is in the new boat market.

 

[Jack M]

Metal jacket does not have to be reapplied every season . I spoke to them last fall .
Sharkhide will wear off in 2 weeks if you leave it in a slip.
I have Sharkhide reapplied every other season, it's still much easier to clean.

 

[Vikings]

I have to say I really like the look of those black toons

 

[Bill N]

Looks nice. Curious as to what the admission price is.

 

[FIRE UP]

Here’s a link to the new QX from the dealer’s meeting this week in Indiana (they redesigned the fiberglass shell).

Check out the black pontoons - this must be the coating that the Bennington guy was telling me about:

1.4K views · 18 reactions | Introducing the all-new 2026 Bennington 25QX, where luxury meets performance. Don’t miss this walkthrough of one of the most impressive pontoons on the water. Ready to make it yours? Call Grander Marine today to reserve yo

Introducing the all-new 2026 Bennington 25QX, where luxury meets performance. Don’t miss this walkthrough of one of the most impressive pontoons on the water. Ready to make it yours? Call Grander...

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Unless they've developed some sort of space age material that absorbs heat and turns it into a cooling affect, I can't even IMAGINE how hot those black-ish seats would be in our Havasu sun, YEEEEOWWW! And while I'm no chemist or coating specialist, to the best of my knowledge, it doesn't matter WHAT kind of coating you put on pontoons, or how much you polish them like ours, algae is still going to form if a boat is left in the water for a given amount of time.
Scott

 

[NCLakeGuy]

Agreed Metal Jacket, especially the XL does not require yearly reapplication. Mine still looks amazing after 6 months in the lake and algae is brushings off!