Bennington 22 SSBX
The Bennington 22 SSBX is a 24-foot pontoon, built from 2015 and still in production. Across 45 listings we have observed (model years 1999–2025), the median asking price is $28,500, with most boats asking $14,000 to $45,000. The engine we see most often on this model is Yamaha 4-stroke outboard (F70–F300) and Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400).
BoatVerdict market snapshot
These are asking prices. No free or public source publishes US used-boat transaction prices, so nobody — us included — can honestly show you what these boats sold for. What we can show you is what 45 sellers are asking, which is the number you are actually negotiating against.
45 priced listings across 23 states is a national sample, so the range is stable.
Method: Asking prices from active listings, de-duplicated so a re-posted boat counts once (161 raw listings collapsed to 45 distinct boats). Quartiles, not averages, so one outlier cannot move the band. Rounded to $500.
Coverage: Model years 1999–2025, 23 states, 38 metro areas. New-boat listings excluded.
Sources: BoatVerdict market observations (craigslist) · US state vessel registries (10,923 registered Bennington hulls)
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The BoatVerdict take
- BoatVerdict listing data
Asking prices vary widely: the middle half of listings runs $14,000 to $45,000, a 3.2x spread. On this model the year and the condition matter far more than the badge, so a headline price tells you very little until you place the specific boat on the year table below.
- BoatVerdict listing data
Supply is national: we saw listings in 23 states. You can shop this model without flying somewhere, and you will not be the only boat on the market when you sell.
- BoatVerdict analyst
Premium pontoon brand; strong resale on inland lakes. Tritoon (third tube) + larger motor adds value and liquidity.
Each point is tagged with the evidence behind it. Nothing here is a claim we cannot trace back to a counted listing, a federal record, or a named analyst judgement.
Bennington 22 SSBX prices by model year
| Model year | Listings | Typical asking range | Median asking | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | $64,500 – $87,000 | $82,000 | |
| 2022 | 3 | $28,500 – $47,500 | $32,000 | |
| 2021 | 4 | $40,000 – $45,000 | $45,000 | |
| 2019 | 3 | $19,500 – $32,000 | $30,000 | |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 priced — too few to publish a range | — | |
| 2009 | 2 | 2 priced — too few to publish a range | — | |
| 2008 | 2 | 2 priced — too few to publish a range | — | |
| 2003 | 2 | 2 priced — too few to publish a range | — |
Asking prices from active listings we observed, not sold prices. No public source publishes US used-boat transaction prices; anyone showing you "sold" data for this market is estimating it. Years with fewer than 3 priced listings show the count only.
Method: Median and quartiles per model year, computed only where at least 3 priced listings exist for that year.
Sources: BoatVerdict market observations
Known problems on the Bennington 22 SSBX
- Medium Single-tube (vs. tritoon) models with a large motor are underpowered and porpoise — verify tube configuration.
- Low Furniture vinyl seam-splitting and mildew on uncovered boats; pontoon logs can dent at the dock.
Severity is BoatVerdict's rating of what the fault costs to put right and how likely it is to end a deal, not a manufacturer classification. Recalls are listed separately below because a recall is a federal record and a known issue is not.
Method: Hand-authored from service patterns, owner reports and federal records for this model, then reviewed against our listing data.
Sources: BoatVerdict analyst profile: Bennington 22 SSBX
Engines we actually see on the 22 SSBX
- Yamaha 4-stroke outboard (F70–F300)
The benchmark for outboard reliability and resale. F150 and F300 routinely run 2,000+ hours with routine service. Top-tier buyer trust — a Yamaha-powered hull sells faster than the same boat on any other brand.
Service reality: 100-hour service intervals; 10-year/1,000-hour anode and water-pump attention. Saltwater units: check the bus bar and starter solenoid behind the powerhead for corrosion.
Full Yamaha 4-stroke outboard (F70–F300) reliability profile →
- Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400)
Modern Mercury V8/V10 FourStroke and supercharged Verado are strong, smooth, and well-supported, a clear step up from the OptiMax era. Slightly behind Yamaha on resale trust but closing fast, and often better integrated (joystick, digital throttle).
Service reality: 100-hour service; supercharged Verado adds the supercharger oil interval. Check for corroded battery cables and the SmartCraft harness on saltwater boats.
Full Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400) reliability profile →
- MerCruiser sterndrive (gas, 4.5L–6.2L)
The most common inboard/outboard in US bowriders and cruisers. The engine itself (GM-based) is reliable; the maintenance burden is the drive and exhaust. Bellows, gimbal bearing, U-joints, and — in any saltwater service — exhaust manifolds and risers are the recurring costs.
Service reality: Bellows/gimbal every ~5 years; manifolds/risers every ~6–8 years (or 3–4 in salt) at $2.5–4K. Pull the drive on inspection — deferred drive service is the classic hidden cost.
Full MerCruiser sterndrive (gas, 4.5L–6.2L) reliability profile →
- Carbureted 2-stroke outboard (legacy)
Pre-DI carbureted 2-strokes (and Evinrude/Johnson, now an orphaned brand for parts/service). Simple and cheap to buy, but thirsty, smoky, and a resale anchor. An older 2-stroke is the single biggest reason a hull sits unsold.
Service reality: Compression-test every cylinder; expect carb work. On any Evinrude/Johnson, confirm local parts and service availability before buying.
Full Carbureted 2-stroke outboard (legacy) reliability profile →
Method: Engine family matched from the listing's engine fields and title text against BoatVerdict's engine-family profiles. Prevalence is share of our sample, not factory fitment rates.
Sources: BoatVerdict market observations · BoatVerdict engine-family profiles
Bennington 22 SSBX specifications
| Length overall | 23.5 ft | Builder spec |
|---|---|---|
| Beam | 8.5 ft | Builder spec |
| Hull type | pontoon | BoatVerdict classification |
| Segment | freshwater family | BoatVerdict classification |
| Production | 2015–present | Builder history |
| Primary use | Freshwater | BoatVerdict classification |
| Model years traded | 1999–2025 | Our listing data |
| Bennington hulls in US registries | 10,923 | TX + NY open data |
Rows marked "our listing data" are measured from listings, not published by the builder, and will differ from a brochure. Rows without a source we can name are not shown at all.
What to inspect on a used Bennington 22 SSBX
- Confirm two-tube vs. tritoon and that the motor matches the tube setup. Model-specific item from BoatVerdict's Bennington 22 SSBX profile.
- Inspect pontoon logs for dents/leaks; check furniture vinyl seams. Model-specific item from BoatVerdict's Bennington 22 SSBX profile.
- Yamaha 4-stroke outboard (F70–F300): 100-hour service intervals; 10-year/1,000-hour anode and water-pump attention. Saltwater units: check the bus bar and starter solenoid behind the powerhead for corrosion. Seen on 11 of the 45 22 SSBX listings we track.
- Get the hour meter reading and divide by the boat's age. Above 150 hours a year is heavy use for a Yamaha 4-stroke outboard (F70–F300). Threshold from BoatVerdict's engine-family profile for Yamaha 4-stroke outboard (F70–F300).
- Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400): 100-hour service; supercharged Verado adds the supercharger oil interval. Check for corroded battery cables and the SmartCraft harness on saltwater boats. Seen on 2 of the 45 22 SSBX listings we track.
- Get the hour meter reading and divide by the boat's age. Above 150 hours a year is heavy use for a Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400). Threshold from BoatVerdict's engine-family profile for Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400).
- MerCruiser sterndrive (gas, 4.5L–6.2L): Bellows/gimbal every ~5 years; manifolds/risers every ~6–8 years (or 3–4 in salt) at $2.5–4K. Pull the drive on inspection — deferred drive service is the classic hidden cost. Seen on 1 of the 45 22 SSBX listings we track.
- Get the hour meter reading and divide by the boat's age. Above 100 hours a year is heavy use for a MerCruiser sterndrive (gas, 4.5L–6.2L). Threshold from BoatVerdict's engine-family profile for MerCruiser sterndrive (gas, 4.5L–6.2L).
- Assume saltwater service unless the seller can prove otherwise: pull the engine cowling and look at the powerhead, check trim-cylinder rams for pitting, and open the battery and fuse boxes for green corrosion. 63% of the listings we observed for this model are in coastal states.
- On the older hulls, core moisture is the deal-breaker: sound the transom and the deck with a plastic mallet, and treat any soft or dull-sounding area as a survey-stopper rather than a bargaining chip. We observe listings back to 2003, so boats over 23 years old are actively traded in this model.
- Work the 2 known issues listed above into the sea trial, not the walkaround. Most of them only show up under load. BoatVerdict analyst profile for this model.
This list is specific to this model: analyst items for the hull, plus items driven by the engines and the regions we actually observe on 22 SSBX listings. It is not a generic pre-purchase checklist, and it does not replace a surveyor.
What a 22 SSBX costs to own
$3,750 – $10k per year
- 24 ft pontoon, the published length for this model
- Saltwater berth, based on where most listings we see are located (TX)
- Includes insurance, storage, routine service, fuel at moderate seasonal use, and a reserve for wear items
- Excludes loan payments, major engine replacement, and refit work
This is a modelled band, not observed spend. Real cost swings hard on where you keep the boat and how much you use it.
Method: The same ownership-cost model BoatVerdict's paid Deal Report uses: boat class and length set the base band, then saltwater berth and size adjust it.
Sources: BoatVerdict ownership-cost model
Where 22 SSBXs are for sale
- TX 5
- FL 4
- WI 4
- WA 4
- CA 3
- MN 3
- MI 3
- GA 2
- LA 2
- OH 2
Counts of distinct boats we observed per state, from 45 listings in 38 metro areas. We publish the distribution, not the listings themselves.
What else buyers cross-shop
- Bayliner VR6
- MasterCraft X-Star
- Sun Tracker Party Barge 22 DLX
- Yamaha 200
- Sea Ray 220 Sundeck
- Cobalt 226
Chosen by measured similarity — same builder first, then comparable length — and limited to models whose own page meets our evidence bar. No paid placements, no filler links.
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