Used Bennington Pontoons: Buying Guide, Models & Prices
Bennington is the best-selling pontoon brand in America, built in Elkhart, Indiana — the pontoon capital of the world. Pontoons have quietly become the country's favorite family boat, and Bennington sits at the top of that market: more furniture-grade interiors, better fencing and rail systems, and performance packages that turned the humble party barge into a legitimate 45-mph watersports platform.
Used Benningtons are the classic low-drama first boat. Aluminum tubes shrug off the years, outboard power keeps maintenance simple, and the flat, stable deck is the easiest boat in the world to load with kids, grandparents, and coolers. Your job as a buyer is mostly to check the engine and the flooring — the rest tends to take care of itself.
What Bennington is known for
- America's #1-selling pontoon line, with resale strength to match
- Furniture-grade upholstery and deck layouts that embarrass most competitors
- Elliptical-tube tritoon performance packages (ESP/SPS) that genuinely carve and pull skiers
- Simple outboard power — the cheapest kind of boat ownership there is
Popular used Benningtonmodels & prices
Bennington S Series (20–24 ft)
$18,000–$40,000 usedThe value line and the most common used Bennington. A 22-foot S with a 90–115 hp outboard is the archetypal family lake boat — easy to drive, easy to own.
Bennington SV Series (entry 18–22 ft)
$12,000–$28,000 usedThe simplest, most affordable Benningtons — lighter tubes and trimmed-back furniture. A smart first boat for smaller lakes and smaller budgets.
Bennington L / LX Series (mid-luxury)
$35,000–$80,000 usedThe step up: plusher seating, better helms, and often tritoon packages with 150–250 hp. The sweet spot for owners who want one boat that does everything.
Bennington Q / QX Series (flagship tritoons)
$80,000–$200,000+ usedLuxury-car interiors, 300+ hp, and handling that redefines 'pontoon.' Used QX boats compete with premium bowriders — and carry the crowd they can't.
Ranges are typical asking prices for privately sold and dealer-serviced boats in the U.S.; condition, engine hours, and refit quality move prices substantially.
Bennington boats for sale now
Dealer2023 Bennington 25LSB
Port Charlotte, FL
Pontoon & tritoon · Good condition
Ingman Marine
Nationwide Delivery Available
$69,999
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Dealer2023 Bennington 23LSB
Port Charlotte, FL
Pontoon & tritoon · Good condition
Ingman Marine
Nationwide Delivery Available
$59,000
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Dealer2015 Bennington 2550 RCB
Wyoming, MN
Pontoon & tritoon
Hallberg Marine
Nationwide Delivery Available
$52,495
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Dealer2019 Bennington 20 SLL
Wyoming, MN
Pontoon & tritoon
Hallberg Marine
Nationwide Delivery Available
$28,295
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Dealer2021 Bennington 23 LTFB
Howell, MI
Pontoon & tritoon
Wilson Marine
Nationwide Delivery Available
$79,995
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Dealer2020 Bennington 23 RXSBA
Howell, MI
Pontoon & tritoon
Wilson Marine
Nationwide Delivery Available
$98,999
View detailsBuying a used Bennington: what to check
- Walk the tubes: look for dents, weld repairs, and leaking seams — minor dings are cosmetic, but a tube that's taken on water changes the boat's behavior and price
- Check under the deck if you can — the underskin and crossmembers tell you whether it lived on a lift (great) or beached on rocks (less great)
- Soft flooring is the pontoon tell: press around the helm and gate areas; vinyl over rotten plywood is a real (but negotiable) repair
- A tritoon (third tube) with 150+ hp is worth the premium if you'll ever pull tubes or cross big water — twin-tube 90 hp boats are cruisers, not haulers
Frequently asked questions
How long do pontoon boats last?
The aluminum tubes routinely outlive everything else — 25–30 years is common. Outboards are good for roughly 1,500–2,000 hours, and furniture/flooring typically wants refreshing around year 15–20.
Tritoon vs regular pontoon — which should I buy used?
If you'll pull tubes or skiers, ride in chop, or run bigger power, get the tritoon. For calm-water cruising at modest speeds, a well-kept twin-tube boat saves real money.
Do Benningtons hold their value?
Best in class among pontoons. Pontoon demand has run hot for a decade, and the brand's reputation keeps used prices firm — which also means genuine bargains are rare, so judge condition, not just price.
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