Bennington SX Pontoons For Sale

The Bennington SX pontoon sits at the performance-oriented end of the brand's S series, with a redesigned exterior marked by a faster stern sweep and three sporty louvers in the bow. Floor plans run from 16 to 25 feet across nearly 60 configurations, so the SX20 pontoon boat and the SX22 share the same styling while spanning different seating and storage layouts. Classic imperial crimped textured panels remain available, and the SX line is where smooth exterior aluminum panels first appear, letting buyers mix colors and textures. Swing back layouts that were once reserved for larger boats are now offered on 20-, 21- and 22-foot models, making the Bennington SX22 pontoon one of the more popular choices for families.

Underneath, the SPS performance package uses 25-inch-diameter pontoon logs that run the full length of all three tubes, with lifting strakes mounted on both the center log and the outer walls to help the boat plane and lean into turns. The transom sits well aft of the decking to push the engine further back for a better ride. The Bennington pontoon SX22 in this configuration carries up to a 150 or 200 horsepower Yamaha, paired with hydraulic steering and a tilt steering wheel. Buyers wanting more can step up to the elliptical sport performance (ESP) platform, built around a 32-inch elliptical center tube and rated for engines up to 400 horsepower.

The fiberglass helm features the Voyager console wrapping around the captain, with a side-mounted throttle and a low-profile locking door over a large storage pocket. The SX console adds a slate zebrawood dash panel that matches the table and drink-holder inserts, and it accepts Garmin or Simrad screens or an all-analog gauge set. Standard instrumentation includes trim, RPM and fuel gauges, while a Kicker KMC10 Bluetooth and USB head unit handles audio, and a GPS-based readout reports speed, water depth and temperature instead of a paddle wheel.

The deck is a three-gate, center walk-through design with a port boarding gate and stainless steel corner castings. The swing back model places expansive aft and forward lounges with storage inside, plus a backrest that slings to create a rear-facing seat. A full-length center storage locker holds water skis and includes a bilge pump for drainage, and additional stowage sits under every seat base. Seagrass flooring replaces carpet for faster drying, the Simtex vinyl upholstery resists stains, and a curved boarding ladder, ottoman cooler, tow ski bar and rear Kicker remote round out the cockpit. A blackout package darkens the rails and bimini.

Construction is through-bolted rather than screwed, with a full-length piano hinge at the gates for durability. Bennington backs the SX with a 10-year bow-to-stern warranty covering parts and labor, a lifetime warranty on the welded deck, pontoons and cross members, and a standard three-year motor warranty. Options worth weighing when shopping for a Bennington SX pontoon for sale include toe-kick lighting in 13 colors, illuminated cup holders and speakers, stainless pop-up cleats with the Bennington logo, in-floor storage, a removable bow gate seat, a co-captain's chair, and an aft changing room with privacy curtain.