CORRECTION AND UPDATE AUGUST 11, 2012:
Earlier this summer, we planned to make X rails standard on the S series, with a deduct price for standard panels. We do have price increases every model year, so the price of the model would go up accordingly for the rail upgrade. After MUCH deliberation and market analysis, we have decided to keep the upgrade OPTION to X rails, instead of a deduct for standard rails. This means you can order the 20SL or the 20SLX. (Either way, you would be paying slightly more for X rails for a 2013 model, but this plan allows dealers to offer two distinct price points with consistent direction from Bennington.) And this, my Club friends, is why we hesitate to announce changes before our Dealer Open House. Lesson learned by TB :unsure:
The good news is that you can choose either style rails. Boats in process will be difficult to change if the production date is within two weeks. TB is sorry if any of you are in the process of buying since the original post. If that's the case, please PM us and we'll see if we can help you get the rails you want.
Our market analyis has slowed our 2013 pricing announcement to dealers, but please know that we generally do exactly what is needed for our brand to remain strong and for our customers to remain pleased with Bennington. Thanks. TB
New X rails and a console courtesy light will be standard on the S series; new options will include AquaTeak* flooring in the stern, a console sink, new pedestal table design, and new graphic/color choices...really NEAT choices!
*In addition to high-line Faux Teak, we will now offer a less expensive AquaTeak, which simulates the look of teak, but has less features than Faux Teak. (Not sandable to repair scars, etc.)
Come to the Sneak Peek in Elkhart August 29th if you can, we'd love to see you! TB