Bennington 22 SSBX vs Cobalt 226
The Bennington 22 SSBX asks $9,500 more at the median ($28,500 against $19,000), measured across 72 listings we track. Below is every difference we can evidence, and the ones we cannot.
Side by side
| Bennington 22 SSBX | Cobalt 226 | |
|---|---|---|
| Median asking priceLower is cheaper to buy, not necessarily better value. | $28,500 | $19,000 |
| Typical low (25th pct) | $14,000 | $14,500 |
| Typical high (75th pct) | $45,000 | $23,000 |
| Length (median listed) | 22.0 ft | 22.0 ft |
| Listings we trackMore listings means an easier boat to find and to resell. | 45 | 27 |
| States with listings | 23 | 13 |
| Engines we see most | Yamaha 4-stroke outboard (F70–F300), Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400) | MerCruiser sterndrive (gas, 4.5L–6.2L) |
| Known problems on file | 2 | 0 |
| Federal recall campaigns (builder) | 0 | 10 |
| Model years traded | 1999–2025 | 1999–2005 |
Method: Both columns come from the same pipeline on the same day, so the comparison is like-for-like. Asking prices, de-duplicated, quartiles rounded to $500.
Sources: BoatVerdict market observations · USCG / CPSC recall records
Which one suits which buyer
Take the Bennington 22 SSBX if…
- You want choice: we track 45 of these against 27, so you can afford to walk away from a bad one.
- You would rather not travel: listings in 23 states against 13.
- Premium pontoon brand; strong resale on inland lakes. Tritoon (third tube) + larger motor adds value and liquidity.
Take the Cobalt 226 if…
- Budget is the binding constraint: it asks $9,500 less at the median.
Every line above is derived from a number in the table, not from an opinion about the brands. What we cannot tell you from listing data is how they ride, how they are built, or which dealer network is better near you — so we do not pretend to.
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