Pontoon Boat & Deck Boat Forum

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After 2 full days at the New England Boat Show, my husband, 15 yr old son and I decided to get a pontoon. I came home and researched thru a couple of forums and decided on the Bennington 2257RFS. THe dealer told us that the yamaha 60 would be enough for tubing. I have found out that this WILL NOT do what we want and so now I am concerned that he isn't being honest about the "great deal" he is giving us (expires today, of course). The only extras we are getting are the over valued coast guard kit (home show freebie), tow bar, keels, and bimini lights.
We are at $28,000 and I am wondering if we would be better off looking at another brand and get more bang for our buck.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks!

60 hp is not enough motor for pulling tubes. I think you are doing the
right thing by doing more checking.
Personally I would go min. of 115 hp.
As all boat owners say "go as big as you can on the motor because
if you don't you will wish you had."

Good luck, rjminn

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RJ

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I would have to agree with RJMINN on this one, go with a bigger motor you will not be sorry. I have a 20' pontoon with a 75hp and it is ok by the time you your "Friends" in the boat all there stuff it makes tubing to be ok no wipping. So GO BIG

I agree 60 hp is not enough motor for pulling tubes get as much HP as you can afford

I have never heard of a 2257 RFS model. All the R's are very luxurious, expensive boat hulls. They're far more than $28K.

Drop back to a SFX and see what you can get for your money. And if you're going to be doing any kind of water sports, to with the largest motor the hull will take--or one size smaller. And get lifting strakes on the hull no matter what hull you're going to buy.

All a 60 hp will do is bore you. I'm old and retired, and wouldn't think of getting an engine that small.

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