Twin Elliptical Freshwater Performance Package

[Mike51]

Does anyone have this package? I am considering buying a Bennington 22 with Yamaha 150 and am wondering if this might be a viable alternative to a tritoon. If I got this would I have to modify my lift which currently has two bunks set up for a conventional pontoon. Some of you may be wondering if this post comes from the same person asking questions about modifying his lift for a tritoon. Yes it is, I am exploring all options.

[tms0425]

Does anyone have this package? I am considering buying a Bennington 22 with Yamaha 150 and am wondering if this might be a viable alternative to a tritoon. If I got this would I have to modify my lift which currently has two bunks set up for a conventional pontoon. Some of you may be wondering if this post comes from the same person asking questions about modifying his lift for a tritoon. Yes it is, I am exploring all options.

That's an excellent setup for certain things, but it really depends on how you're going to use the boat. The ellipticals perform exceptionally well in a straight line, provide good buoyancy, and give a very cushy ride at speed through wakes, rollers, and such. If you're leaning towards watersports, tubing, etc where turning is also a priority, then some of the 3 tube boats make more sense. The Premier PTX, Bennington ESP/SPS, and Manitou VP/SHP's are all 3-toon boats that bank in higher speed turns much like a runabout.

You might get more responses posing that question over on the Bennington Owner's forum. I know there are several owners with the exact setup you're considering.

Tom

[Bamaman]

The tritoons mentioned above are considered high performance tritoons. They're usually seen with 200 hp or more, and they're quite pricey to purchase and the larger motors are also a very expensive addition.

Every manufacturer has a tritoon boat that's usually rated for 150 hp or so. They're about the same price as the twin ellipticals--for less money. They're about 40 mph boats that handle pretty well. More of them are being sold than Bennington's twin ellipticals.

[Bamaman]

The tritoons mentioned above are considered high performance tritoons. They're usually seen with 200 hp or more, and they're quite pricey to purchase and the larger motors are also a very expensive addition.

Every manufacturer has a tritoon boat that's usually rated for 150 hp or so. They're about the same price as the twin ellipticals--for less money. They're about 40 mph boats that handle pretty well. More of them are being sold than Bennington's twin ellipticals.