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amenities and myriad layout options, the
Equipped with a Yamaha VF 25QXFB is a great option for days out with
300 hp, it’s good for around family and friends – and it’s no slouch either,
capable of speeds of 45 knots or more.
45 knots in this guise. This
package feels much more Equipped with a Yamaha VF 300 hp with
refined than other pontoon power-assisted steering, it’s good for around
45 knots in this guise. This package feels much
brands, smooth and quiet more refined than other pontoon brands,
with surprisingly nimble smooth and quiet, with surprisingly nimble
handling. It’s rather handling. It’s rather fun to drive.
Lavishly appointed with a clever layout,
fun to drive. the QXFB offers so many options for a day
on the water, whether parking up in a quiet
bay for a swim and a bit of sun worshipping,
rafting up with friends, towing water toys,
I was surprised by how well the boat fishing, or enjoying a few drinks on a twilight SPE CIFIC A TIONS
handles sharp turns at speed, and also how cruise – just make sure you appoint a sober
easy it is to manoeuvre at low speed. driver. Builder Bennington
Passengers and helm are exposed to the Did I mention the luxury? Outstanding, Model 25QXFB
winds of passage, but the boat seems to be a with coolers/refrigeration options galore, Country of build US
dry runner – we had flat conditions on the heaps of storage, privacy enclosure, twin LOA (length overall) 8.5 metres
river, but a few days prior, Potter had used the tables and seats and loungers that are better Speed max 39.1 knots
boat in quite choppy conditions and reports it than those I have at home. The sound system Maximum hp 450 hp
handled it extremely well, and he stayed dry. is awesome, too. Engine Yamaha VF 300
Although most owners wouldn’t consider Bennington has stock on hand in Australia, Seating Quad lounge
taking these boats offshore, they are perfectly and it’s just a three-month wait from its Display Simrad GO9
at home on lakes big and small, harbours, 3,530-metre-squared Elkhart, Indiana, Bimini Double bimini 4.6 metres
estuaries and waterway developments. In the plant in the US, where they build around 55 Sound Rockford Fosgate PMX-2
US, Bennington pontoon boats are routinely aluminium pontoon boats a day. The boats Other features Centre tube storage, ski pylon
used on saltwater, and the factory offers arrive fully rigged and ready to enjoy. You’re Capacity 15 people
saltwater models. All Bennington boats have a just going to have to try one for yourself. O Priced from $360,000
10-year structural warranty. benningtonmarine.com