New 2009 Bennington Boats

Bennington Pontoon Boats History

In the mid 1990s, our founders shared the vision of building a boat that was different, innovative and customer-driven… the best pontoon boat on the market. As this vision grew, they put together a team of people who, based on relationships and experience, shared this vision. The result was Bennington Pontoon Boats. Founded in 1997, Bennington Pontoon Boats has grown at an unprecedented pace to become one of the largest manufacturers of pontoon boats in the country and a fast-growing player in the fiberglass sport boat market.



There are many unique features that set Bennington Pontoon Boats and sport boats apart from the competition: plush upholstery, comfortable chaise lounges, roomy interiors, unique floor plans, options galore and award-winning fit and finish. Then we back our boats with the best warranty in the business!


Construction

One look at Bennington Pontoon Boats and you'll understand the attention to detail behind its beautiful design. But often, what you don't see is as important as what you do. That's why we pay attention to the construction details of our pontoons... and why they're the most solid, quietest-riding boats on the water.


Bennington Pontoon Rails

Unlike many of our competitors, Bennington Pontoon Boats rails are welded before anodizing (not after). Welding before anodizing results in a stronger, smooth­er weld that will not discolor from ox­i­da­tion. Bennington Pontoon Boats rails are also welded on four sides (not two) wherever possible. Bennington pontoon boats’ rails are 1 1/4" (not 1"); .080" thick (not .060"). The rails are anchored to the frame of the boat (not the wood deck) wherever possible. Our inside rail supports are solid (not hollow tubes) to ensure the sturdiest rails in the industry.


Deck Brackets

Bennington Pontoon Boats extruded deck brackets are thicker and stronger than the thin sheet aluminum brackets that are used by some of our competitors. Our brackets have FOUR (not two) points of contact across the top of the tube, which helps to evenly distribute the frame weight and stress. WIDER– By spacing our deck brackets about 10" wider than our competitors’ – we are able to greatly reduce the amount of twist the deck is subjected to… especially at high speeds. The wider stern brackets also provide more support closer to the engine. END CAP SUPPORT– The stern deck brackets are welded over the end cap, which is the strongest part of the tube. Most of our competitors’ stern brackets are not welded over the tube end cap.


Designer Upholstery

Bennington Pontoon Boats has set a new standard for pontoon boat seating comfort. Our unique high density, multi-compression foam provides the perfect combination of support and plush comfort. Our one-piece, roto-cast molded seat frames are stronger and more durable than the two-piece combination plastic/wood seats used by some of our competitors. We use only premium grade 31 oz. expanded vinyl in all models. Our vinyl is soft and supple to the touch, mold and mildew resistant, and is backed by a FIVE-year warranty.


Captain Seat

Bennington Pontoon Boats unique captain seat with convenient cup holders is standard on all deluxe model boats. The captain seat also features a special marine suspension fabric suspended between the high-density seat foam and the roto-cast shell. The combination of high-density foam and suspension fabric will provide season after season of unchanged comfort, and will eliminate the “bottoming out” problem that exists with many of our competitors’ captain seats.