Pontoon
Bennington 22 SLX
Representative 22 SLX specs; verify exact layout and tube package.
Length
22 ft
Fuel
Not listed
Seats
12
Dry/curb weight
2,200 lb
Used buyer verdict
Bennington 22 SLX is best viewed as a cottage and family platform rather than a performance boat. The $37,000-$74,000 low confidence estimate should be judged against seating and vinyl condition, deck/floor condition, tube condition, motor age, trailer or lift setup, and whether the layout fits your passenger needs.
Model-level guidance. Inspect the actual listing before buying.
Beginner score
9/10
Cottage score
9/10
Fuel efficiency
7/10
Maintenance complexity
3/10
Market snapshot
Estimated range
$37,000-$74,000
Confidence
Low confidence
Based on
Reviewed range for this model
Range note
Based on a reviewed range for this model.
Best for
- Cottage and family use with seating for up to 12, relaxed cruising, swimming, and passenger comfort.
- Buyers prioritizing seating layout, shade, deck space, and simple outboard ownership over speed.
- Docks, lifts, or marinas that can handle pontoon beam and seasonal storage needs.
Not ideal for
- Buyers prioritizing speed, rough-water handling, or tight trailering over comfort and deck space.
- Owners with narrow docks, small lifts, or storage setups that cannot handle pontoon width.
- Buyers who mainly want fishing specialization or sporty handling.
Estimated ownership cost
$7,000-$10,500 / year
Uses the midpoint of this model's $37,000-$74,000 estimated used range. Includes insurance, storage, winterization, maintenance reserve, and fuel. Purchase price, tax, registration, inspection repairs, and trailer surprises are separate.
Estimated fuel cost
$1,000-$1,300 / season
Estimated using a representative Bennington 22 SLX profile, a half-day family outing pattern, 22 seasonal outings, and the selected fuel price. Fuel price: $1.75 per litre. Load, speed, water conditions, towing, and engine setup can move the result.
Common buyer concerns
- Upholstery, flooring/deck condition, tube damage, and motor age drive value.
- Trailer, lift, and storage setup can change real cost.
- Performance depends heavily on motor size, load, and tube configuration.
- Check pontoon tubes, deck/flooring, seat bases, cover, outboard service, steering, and trailer/lift fit
What to inspect before buying
- Ownership, HIN, lien status, registration, trailer paperwork, keys, manuals, and included safety gear.
- Cold start, idle, shifting, charging voltage, steering, cooling flow, alarms, and water-test behaviour for the Outboard setup.
- Pontoons/tubes, welds, crossmembers, deck/floor, fencing, vinyl, bimini, helm, motor, prop, batteries, and lift/trailer fit.
- Trailer, tires, bearings, brakes, lights, bunks, winch, coupler, and tow rating for a boat around 2,200 lb dry before fuel and gear.
- Annual service, winterization, impeller, oil, filters, battery, fuel-system, and storage records.
Quality and reputation
High-end pontoon brand with strong demand
Resale outlook
Layout, upholstery, tube condition, motor size, and included trailer or lift setup drive resale more than the badge alone.
Engine and layout
Best suited to Cottage entertaining, family cruising, calm-to-moderate lake use. Common power options include Single outboard, commonly 50-150 hp depending tube package. Compare drive type, horsepower, hours, and included equipment.
Specs are representative and should be checked against the exact year and trim. BoatLens ranges are planning estimates, not appraisals or quotes.
Analyze this boat before you contact the seller
Run the actual Bennington 22 SLX listing with its year, asking price, hours, province, and intended use.