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Trying to decide on first Tritoon, Bennington entry model

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Thinking of finalizing a deal on a 2020 S model with 70 hours. Has a Yamaha 150 and it's 31k with quad benches.

Do the entry models still have good resale value? Would be for family with 2 adults and 2 kids but sometimes will have 4 adults and 4 kids. Will use for fishing and tubing.

Also with that little hours on it, would you do a survey? I did a test run and it ran fine although the engine sounded a little loud
 
Even though it only has 70 hrs, does the original owner have the service records?
 
With Kids - I think the key is being a TriToon, ideally with the SPS or ESP package and power steering - the performance of these tritoons is amazing, the boat will steer like a V Hull. The 150 is adequate; a 200 would be better. If you boat in really hot weather, a bimini is key, a double bimini even better (mine never comes down). I find the center storage is key, to store our tubes and related gear. Spending a bit more now will future proof your buy, and used can be found for a great deal - spend the time to search individual bennington dealers, many don't seem to advertise on the big boards. I think a 2018 model or newer with good service records will be reliable. Often a reasonably well used boat is better than one that has sat. Make sure you will get the 10 year warranty transfer (not sure but may be eligible for only the first transfer).
 
What is its length? Also, which Bennington triton hull does it have? These GREATLY impact if it’s perhaps worth buying and/or a good price.

That said, an S model is a very well built pontoon or tritoon. Depending on the options the original purchaser ordered, it can vary significantly from very basic to actually pretty decently optioned up. Lots of variance even within the introductory model.

We have a 2017 SSBXP with the SPS tritoon hull, 200HP Mercury Verado Pro. We fully optioned ours up at the time. The equivalent modern model is the LSB based on our specs. Just sharing to highlight a lot of difference even within the S model lineup. That said, their hull, underbody, etc is very well built and great quility, just like the higher trim lineup models.
 
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Ill post the entire warranty statement when I get home .
A transfer after the 1st 5 years there is no warranty for the 2nd purchaser
 
Jeff its a 2020 . Besides a 150 nothing else is mentioned.
 
Maybe he decided against it , OP hasn't returned since the post
 
Jack M said:
Ill post the entire warranty statement when I get home .
A transfer after the 1st 5 years there is no warranty for the 2nd purchaser
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I will have to check my original 2020 Warranty, but online:

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The 2024 revised warranty language. Polaris updated the terms for newer boats to read:

"The second end consumer shall only receive the benefits under this warranty for a maximum of five (5) years after the original end consumer's original purchase warranty registration date."
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Crucially, this newer 5-year cap is generally not retroactive. So prior to this, your Bennington should be governed by the warranty agreement in place at the time of its original retail sale.

Of course I can't find that online, but I have it somewhere......
 
NewBoater652 said:
Thinking of finalizing a deal on a 2020 S model…
Do the entry models still have good resale value?…… I did a test run and it ran fine although the engine sounded a little loud…
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Depreciation can be expressed as a percentage of original value or a simple dollar loss in value. A entry model will lose less dollars because its initial value is low.
Supply/demand has the biggest impact on depreciation. Now is a good time to buy a used pontoon because many new boats where sold during Covid. Now the supply of used boats is high. In addition manufacturers are competing in an increasing crowded space.
Was your ‘test run’ a test drive in the water or a run with ear muffs in the drive way? If it was the later it is normal for the motor to be noisy out of the water.
 
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