Bennington 20 SLX Pontoons For Sale

The Bennington 20 SLX is a 20-foot pontoon built as an affordable entry into boating that still carries a lot of family capacity, rated for eight people. Across model years the boat has appeared in finishes like Regatta Blue panels with a Sandstone vinyl interior, and a two-tone option became available in 2013 in combinations such as Night Black with Mocha. The 20 ft Bennington pontoon rides on baffled pontoon tubes and uses solid steel end caps rather than pot metal, which is part of why these boats hold up. Anyone shopping a Bennington 20 ft pontoon for sale will find the 2013, 2014 and 2015 builds share this core layout and construction.

Power on the 20 SLX comes from outboard four-stroke options. One configuration runs a 50-horse Yamaha four-stroke with an upgrade path to a 70, while other boats carry a Mercury 60-horse Command Thrust four-stroke. Quoted pricing on these boats typically includes the motor but not a trailer. The Bennington 20 pontoon boat is built to take a crowd out economically rather than to chase top speed numbers.

Build quality is a defining feature of this 20 ft Bennington pontoon boat. Bennington reinforces the joint between the structure and the panels with a two-sided foam tape that cuts the vibration common in the pontoon industry. The warranty backs that up: seven years from the floor up and a lifetime warranty from the floor down. Construction details extend to serrated side skirting for a finished look and, on later boats, LED docking lights that arrived for 2015.

The deck layout centers on a large half deck and full vinyl flooring, which lets wet feet dry off before moving into the main seating area. A designer vinyl floor became standard throughout for 2015. Boarding is handled by a deep-reach three-step aluminum ladder at the stern. Sun and weather protection includes an 8-by-10 bimini top, described as the largest in the industry, and a snap-down canvas playpen cover.

Inside, the 20 SLX uses plush upholstery with storage under every seat base. The interior runs to an L-shaped lounge with a dinette table, a stern lounge, a portable cup holder, and a port gate for docking. A privacy lounge in the back corner works as a changing room or houses a porta potty. The 2015 boat added a starboard-side bow cooler, and the aft sun pad lifts on gas shocks to reveal more storage. At the helm you get an upgraded chair, with the reclining G Series helm seat fitted on some boats, plus a Sony stereo running four speakers as standard where competitors offer two. Dash instrumentation covers a trim indicator, RPM and fuel gauge, set against Maple mat dash trim.

For buyers who want a Bennington 20 ft fishing pontoon, the S-series is configured as a bass-style boat and can be ordered with a fishing package and baitwell, though not every boat carries that option. The 20 SLX sits a step above the base 20 SL line with added standard luxury and the upgraded helm seat. When comparing a 20 ft Bennington pontoon boat for sale, check the engine fitted, the model year for features like the bow cooler and LED docking lights, and whether a trailer is included in the price.