Meet the ** 2026 Bennington M Series 23 MFB**a brand-new pontoon thats equal parts premium lounge and ready-to-roam getaway, dressed head-to-toe in **** for a look that feels bold, modern, and effortlessly cool at the dock. (And if youre the type who likes options, this model is also offered in **Absolute Red, Anthracite, Azure Blue, Metallic Silver, Metallic Sorrel, Midnight Black, Olaedo Gold, Shiraz Purple, Sunset Red, Midnight Blue, Luminous Blue, Taupe,** and **Verdell Green**.)
At just over **25 feet** long (**25.2 ft / 7.7 m**) with a confident **102-inch (2.6 m) beam**, this M Series is built to make the lake feel like it got bigger. The **aluminum hull** and **two 25-inch pontoons** bring that classic pontoon stability that helps everyone onboard relaxwhether youre easing away from the marina or setting up the perfect drift for a sunset playlist and a snack break.
And speaking of everyone, theres room for it: this Bennington is rated for up to **11 passengers**, which is another way of saying its basically a floating invitation. The seating plan leans into the good stuff**four cockpit sofas** and **four open-bow seats** create multiple hangout zones, so your crew can split into sun chasers, shade seekers, and Im just here for the music without stepping on each others vibe. Theres even a **cockpit table**, so cards, sandwiches, and that one drink everyone keeps setting down in the wrong place finally have a proper home.
Up at the helm, its all about comfort and control. You get a dedicated **helm chair**, **remote outboard steering control**, and a **power trim system**exactly the kind of setup that makes cruising feel natural and docking feel less like a performance. Overhead, the **Bimini top** is your on-demand shade button: open it up when the midday sun starts acting like it owns the place, fold it back when you want the full sky-and-water experience.
Under the rear, this pontoon is designed around an **outboard** with **fuel injection** (yes**fuel injected**, with an actual **fuel level gauge** so youre not guessing). With a **25-gallon (94.6 L) fuel capacity**, its ready for long afternoons of wandering, cove hopping, and lets just see whats around that point decisions. Power-wise, it supports a wide rangefrom a **minimum recommended 9.9 hp** up to a **maximum recommended 150 hp**so you can match the setup to your style, whether thats mellow cruising or a little more pep on the open water. Propulsion is via **propeller**, with a **2.33:1 gear ratio**, keeping things straightforward and proven.
Now, lets talk atmospherebecause a pontoon like this isnt just transportation, its a mood. The **woven cockpit flooring** brings a refined, easygoing feel underfoot, and the soundscape is handled by **Rockford Fosgate audio** with **Bluetooth**, so the captain doesnt have to play DJ-by-cable ever again. Queue up a chill mix for morning glass, switch to party favorites when friends pull up, and keep it smooth while you cruise.
The end result: a **premium luxury** pontoon that feels like it was designed around the best parts of being on the waterspace to spread out, comforts that make you stay longer, and a look in **** that turns nice boat into waitwhose Bennington is that?