Bennington boats
Bennington is a pontoon boat manufacturer with over 10,900 registered hulls in the US fleet, mostly recent models from 2018 to 2023. The typical Bennington is a 22 foot gasoline powered pontoon suited for families and recreational lake use. Used prices range from $15,000 to $40,000 with a median around $25,000.
Bennington used price range
From 772 live listings in BoatVerdict's market data (10th, 50th, 90th percentile).
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Bennington has 5 USCG recalls on record across 10,923 registered hulls, a low rate for a brand of this size. Ownership costs are driven primarily by outboard engine maintenance, tube condition, and deck furniture wear typical of pontoon boats. The concentration of newer models (2018 to 2023) means most used Benningtons on the market are still within their first decade.
Common problems to inspect on a used Bennington
- Pontoon tube dents, corrosion, or leaks at seams and welds
- Soft spots in the deck flooring from water intrusion
- Worn or sun damaged vinyl furniture and Bimini top
- Outboard engine hours and maintenance records
Bennington used-boat buyer's guide
What Bennington is on the used market
Bennington is the premium-volume pontoon brand — the largest player in the segment's upper-middle tier, with 11,000 hulls in our sample. The used pontoon market overall has been reshaped by the 2020–2022 demand spike: a wave of lightly used, high-spec boats from that era is now hitting resale, which puts genuine pressure on 2015–2019 prices. That's leverage for buyers across the board.
Trim matters enormously with Bennington: the same length boat spans entry S-series to luxury Q-series with a 2–3x price spread. Comp against the correct series, not just length and year.
Known issues to inspect
Pontoons hide their problems under the deck: inspect the tubes for dents, weld repairs, and corrosion at the seams, and check the under-deck cross-members and risers. On tritoons with larger engines, verify the center tube and transom bracket show no stress cracking — repowered boats pushed beyond original spec are increasingly common.
Furniture and flooring are the visible money items: vinyl seat bases rot from below, and replacement furniture runs $3K–8K. Check the Bimini frame, verify the trailer (often aftermarket on pontoons), and confirm engine hours with dealer diagnostics — pontoon engine hours are commonly understated in listings.
Resale and value character
Bennington holds value at the top of the pontoon market and carries genuine brand preference among second-time pontoon buyers. The series structure protects value at the Q/R end far better than at the entry end, where competition from Tracker-priced brands caps resale. Buy the best-documented boat in your size class — pontoon buyers at resale pay for condition, not stories.
Written by a BoatVerdict analyst · Updated 2026-06-11
Registry footprint
Sample = US state open-data vessel registries (currently Texas + New York, ~875k vessels). Treat as a representative slice of recreational US inventory.
Models we cover in depth (1)
Recalls (5)
- ⚠ Recall
040055T8/30/2004SPEAKER FIRE
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
060039T6/20/2006FUEL TANK LEAK
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
070020T5/29/2007BIMINI TOP MAY BREAK
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
07R2594S12/30/2007VENTILATION
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
050077T12/13/2005POWER STEERING PUMP HOSE
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Frequently asked questions
Are Bennington boats reliable?
Bennington has a low recall rate with 5 USCG recalls across over 10,900 registered hulls. Most reliability concerns with any pontoon boat center on tube integrity, deck condition, and outboard engine maintenance rather than the hull itself.
What is the resale value of a Bennington boat?
Used Benningtons currently list from $15,000 to $40,000 with a median price around $25,000, based on 285 live market listings. Resale value depends heavily on year, condition of tubes and deck, and engine hours.
What should I look for when buying a used Bennington?
Inspect the pontoon tubes closely for dents, corrosion, or evidence of leaks. Check the deck for soft spots, verify outboard engine maintenance records, and assess the condition of vinyl furniture and the Bimini top.
What size Bennington should I buy?
The median Bennington in the US fleet is 22 feet, a size that balances capacity for family use with trailering and storage ease. Your choice should depend on typical passenger count, tow vehicle capability, and marina slip or storage constraints.
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