Power & Performance

Performance Like Never Before

At Bennington we have 6 performance packages, all backed by the Bennington structural guarantee.

SELECTING THE RIGHT ENGINE

Kid jumping off the stern of a single engine Bennington LX pontoon boat.

Woman paddleboarding near a single engine Bennington S pontoon boat.

Stern focused view of a single engine Bennington pontoon boat with 400-600 HP.

Tailored Engine Solutions For All Water Adventures

Fuel efficient engine options custom-fit to whatever you're seeking to do on the water. From fishing, cruising to towing kids, we have engine options to give you the best balance of power and fuel efficiency.

Compatible Models

S LINE

M LINE

More Fun, Friends And Family

Slice through choppier waters at higher speeds while adding more people to the party. Get your thrill seeking fix without having to leave friends or family behind.

Compatible Models

S LINE

L BOWRIDER LINE

LX SPORT LINE

M LINE

R LINE

R BOWRIDER LINE

RX SPORT LINE

Q LINE

QX LINE

Boat Hair, Don't Care

Adrenaline junkies unite. The ultimate in versatility, allowing for heavy loads, quick takeoffs for watersports, the ability to maintain higher speeds, navigating challenging water conditions and long distance travel. Do some or all at the same time.

Compatible Models

S LINE

LX SPORT LINE

M LINE

R LINE

RX SPORT LINE

Q LINE

QX LINE

Stern focused view of a 850-900 HP twin engine Bennington pontoon boat.

Stern focused view of a 1000 HP twin engine Bennington pontoon boat.

1 + 1 = Reliable

No backup is needed when you have two engines. Enjoy a smoother more comfortable ride while exerting less stress on the engines at all speeds and experience better maneuverability when needing to be precise at slower speeds or when docking.

Compatible Models

R LINE

RX SPORT LINE

Q LINE

QX LINE

Binary Benefits

Two engines equals more blade area. More blade area equals more acceleration. Corner with confidence at higher speeds while maintaining stability throughout your entire ride.

Compatible Models

R LINE

RX SPORT LINE

Q LINE

QX LINE

An Army of Horses

The combo of all combos - two engines offering the best in speed and acceleration. Maximize all of the aforementioned benefits for the other twin engine sizes, and add smiles stuck on people's faces for the remainder of the day.

Compatible Models

R LINE

RX SPORT LINE

Q LINE

QX LINE

Performance Packages

Not every boater needs 900 horsepower. Some want efficient cruising, others want watersports performance, and some demand the confidence and excitement of twin-engine power. That's why Bennington offers multiple performance package options, each engineered around specific horsepower ranges, boating styles, and handling characteristics.

Elliptical Sports Package-3+ (ESP-3+)

Package Overview

Premium package that comes standard on 10' wide-beam boats

Rated up to 600 HP for single-engine and 1,000 HP for twin-engine

Patented elliptical tubes maximize buoyancy and stability

Engineered to provide Bennington's highest level of performance, stability, and power.

Package Specifications

Triple 32" wide .125" gauge aluminum elliptical tubes

Each tube is internally reinforced with stringers and bulkheads

Sealed versions of our lifting strakes and performance foils, along with a full-length Wavetamer ^™ are standard
Triptical Sport Package (TSP)

Package Overview

Premium upgrade package for all 8'6" twin-engine (T2) boats

Rated up to 1,000 HP for twin-engines

Patented elliptical tubes maximize buoyancy and stability

Engineered to provide Bennington's highest level of performance, stability, and power for 8'6" twin-engine boats.

Package Specifications

Triple 28.5" wide aluminum elliptical tubes

Each tube is internally reinforced with stringers and bulkheads

Sealed versions of our lifting strakes and performance foils, along with a full- length Wavetamer ^™ are standard
Elliptical Sports Package (ESP)

Overview

ESP is designed for higher horsepower applications and rated up to 500 hp

Top-of-the-line performance and comfort

Best-in-class stability and maneuverability

Maximizes water displacement with quick planing and handling characteristics that rival and often outperform fiberglass sport boats

Package Specifications

Two 25" diameter outer pontoons with performance foils, extruded splash fins and .100 gauge aluminum, Wavetamer^™ and our patented 32" elliptical center tube with lifting strakes

Recommended - Power steering and center fuel tanks are recommended upgrades for most configurations

Optional - For rougher conditions, upgrade to ESP+ with thicker .125" gauge tubes
Sports Performance System (SPS) Package

Package Overview

SPS is designed for 4-cylinder engines 200 hp or less

Offers handing and performance characteristics similar to ESP in a lighter, more affordable package

Package Specifications

3 full-length 25" diameter tubes, lifting strakes on the center pontoon, performance foils on the inside of the outer pontoons, solid round keels and under deck wave shield

SeaStar^® hydraulic steering

32-gallon transom fuel tank on select models

SPS+ is for engines over 250 hp with heavier duty construction (upgrades include a composite transom, additional brackets, internal bracing, weld spacing and an aluminum thickness of .100 throughout)
Express Tube Package

Package Overview

Express is designed for 4-cylinder engines 150 hp or less

More lift and stability, allowing larger groups of people to sit in the bow of the boat

Additional center tube smoothens ride when hitting larger waves

Package Specifications

Increased bow lift for lighter, lower horsepower engines

Partial center tube with lifting strakes and wave shield

Optional - Add SeaStar^® hydraulic steering for engines greater than 115 HP (25" tubes required)
32" Twin Elliptical Package

Package Overview

Recommended for smaller lakes and shallow waters

Allows boat to sit higher and run faster on the water

Increases boat stability from all sides

Package Specifications

Adds solid round keels and extruded splash fins to each tube

Each tube adds over 1,000 pounds of additional buoyancy

Optional - Add lifting strakes and performance foils for even faster acceleration, top speed and improved stability

Optional - Freshwater and Saltwater packages that include an underdeck wave shield

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Power & Performance

Performance Like Never Before