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Bennington Boat Buying Guide

Nov. 11 2021 Buying Guide By The Ski Shack

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Bennington boats deliver luxurious experiences on the water, but it can be tough knowing which features and models would best suit your family. Use the following tips to make the shopping process easier, then visit The Ski Shack to shop Bennington boats for sale. We have dealerships in Springfield, Branson, and Shell Knob, Missouri.

1. Choose a Series

Every Bennington boat offers quality and luxury, but the different series options are tailored to different lifestyles. 

The options are the:

  • Q Series: the most luxurious.
  • S Series: the best-selling line that also offers the biggest range of floor plans and features.
  • SV Series: the ideal match for fishing enthusiasts.
  • R Series: the spacious models that can host large groups of people.
  • G Series: the lineup that offers premium features as standard amenities.

If you need help choosing the right series for your lifestyle, contact the experts at The Ski Shack.

2. Pick the Ideal Length

Bennington boats range from 16 to 30 feet long.

The compact deck models:

  • Range from 17 to 19 feet long.
  • Best kept in calm waterways.
  • Can fit up to 7 people.

The mid-sized deck models:

  • Range from 20 to 24 feet long.
  • Can navigate most inland rivers and lakes.
  • Can fit up to 10 people.

The large deck models:

  • Range from 24 to 30 feet long.
  • Can explore larger bodies of water.
  • Can fit up to 14 people.

Think about the number of people you want to host on your Bennington boat. Make sure there is enough room for everyone! 

It's also helpful to consider the towing experience. Your tow vehicle's weight capacity and your towing comfort level may limit the size of boat you can buy.

3. Consider the Floor Plan Options

Whatever your boating style is, there are Bennington boat floor plans to match.

The floor plan options include:

  • Stern lounge.
  • Center console.
  • Narrow-beam.
  • Quad bench.
  • Swing back.

There are floor plans tailored to fishing excursions, parties, family fun, and much more.

4. Choose the Amenities

Bennington boats are known for their luxurious features, which can include:

  • Bars and dinettes for hosting dinner parties.
  • Twin engines for hitting higher speeds.
  • USB charging stations to keep electronics ready to play music or take pictures of the adventure.
  • Bow-integrated beverage coolers.

Spend some time looking over the possible Bennington boat features, then determine which ones best suit your family.

Ready to shop Bennington boats for sale? The friendly staff at The Ski Shack can answer questions and make personalized recommendations. We strive to make the shopping process easy! Contact us or stop by one of our dealerships. We are located in Branson, Shell Knob, and Springfield, Missouri. We also proudly serve Nixa, Missouri.