1. Sylvan Pontoon
Competitive Target:
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Bennington

2. Sylvan Warranty vs. Bennington
Sylvan Warranty
BOW-TO-STERN WARRANTY
As a Bennington owner, the first five years are on us. All materials and workmanship on your Bennington are
covered – including carpet, upholstery and electronics. No hassles, no worries. The engine is covered by the
engine manufacturer's warranty.
LIMITED LIFETIME DECK WARRANTY
As a Bennington owner, you receive a Limited Lifetime Warranty on the 7-ply, pressure-treated, marine grade
wooden deck. Since we fasten the rails and deck directly through the under structure, Bennington decks flex
less and will provide you with a lifetime of enjoyment.
LIMITED LIFETIME STRUCTURAL WARRANTY
As a Bennington owner, you receive a Limited Lifetime Warranty on the structure, pontoons, gates, channels,
motor mount and seat frames. If anything goes wrong, we'll fix it. Season after season, your Bennington will be
ready.
TRANSFERABLE WARRANTY
Bennington warranties are transferable through your local Bennington dealer adding to the resale value of your
boat. The warranty period begins on the original owner's new boat purchase date. When the boat is sold, the
same warranty coverage will carry over to the new owner. The Lifetime Structural Warranty is transferable to a
second owner for the balance of 10 years from the original retail date of purchase.
NO HAND-OFF TO OUR SUPPLIERS
Bennington doesn't hand off warranty responsibilities to our suppliers. When it comes to warranty claims, your
Bennington dealer will take care of it directly with Bennington. After all, no one cares more about your
satisfaction than we do.
NO PRO-RATING
Bennington boats carry the same valuable warranty whether it's the first day or the last day of the warranty
period. We do not use a declining scale of value in our warranty, also known as pro-rating.
PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR DEALERS
Bennington dealers receive 100% of the retail shop labor rate for warranty repairs. This ensures that your
warranty work is a priority and completed quickly with your satisfaction in mind.
Bennington Warranty

3. Sylvan Cross Members vs. Bennington
• Starcraft extruded cross
members range in width from a
4” reinforced ‘Z’ channel to
a 6” super thick 3 1/6” thick
Hat channel, to a mega-thick 1/4”
heavy Hat channel.
• They are bolted up to 4 places
on each tube, reducing the
possibility of shifting and racking.
• Bennington uses an 1.5” Wide
“C” channel which varies on
thickness depending on trim
level. On the bow and stern they
use .25” thick “C” channel.
•Bennington channels are only
bolted in 2 places on each tube.

4. Sylvan Cross Member “M” Brackets vs. Bennington
• Starcraft “M” brackets take a
wide stance on the inside and
outside of each tube.
• Each section of the “M” bracket
is welded to the tube along the
foot of the bracket.
• Provides a solid landing for the
cross members to attach to the
tube in up to 4 places.
• Bennington uses an “M” style
bracket that is only a couple
inches thick bow to stern. This is
weaker than the Sylvan Stern
“M” bracket shown to the left,
allowing for possible flex and
racking.
•Cross members attach in only 2
places on each tube.

5. Sylvan Side Trim vs. Bennington
• Sylvan side trim is
shaped like an ‘F’ to
wrap securely around the
edge of the ¾” plywood
deck.
• Helps prevent the trim
from buckling under if
something like the pier is
hit with the boat.
• Bennington has a
similar‘F’ shaped side
trim that would be more
susceptible to damage if
the boat runs into
something.

6. Sylvan Transom vs. Bennington
• Sylvan protects the investment of the motor by doubling up the cross members in the
transom area, using hat channels and heavy hat channels and securing the transom with
more bolts than the competition.
• Small hp transoms are held in place using 16 bolts
• Larger hp transoms (22’ and up) are held in place using 20 bolts
• Bennington’s “S” series only use 6 bolts, however the “R” series (right) has only 8 bolts.

7. Protecting Your Motor Investment
• Motors often cost as much or more than the pontoon itself.
Which would you prefer to protect that investment? 20 transom bolts or 8?

8. Bennington Furniture Bases
Bennington L-group couches
Our L-group couches

9. Bennington Furniture Drainage
Furniture bases have drain track across the top back ledge, but NOT around
the sides, allowing water to drain into the storage compartment

10. Bennington Speakers
Speakers with plastic covers, mounted
in seat bases
Exposed speaker backs that can be
damaged

11. Bennington Bimini Frames
Plastic fittings that dry and crack in the sun – don’t respond to drastic changes in Temperature.

12. Bennington Unfinished Console Storage
Unfinished under the
console. Quality
construction? Notice the
loose wires and gap under
the fence…this storage
compartment is not
sealed from the elements.

13. HP/Displacement
Displacement
Weight
Technology
Yamaha 70
60.8/966
257
SOHC
Mercury 75
105/1732
399
DOHC
Yamaha 75
97/1596
366
DOHC
• Mercury 75 HP – 40% more displacement and
DOHC technology

14. Let’s Talk about HP/Displacement
257 LBS

15. 75 Mercury - 75 HP Yamaha
366 LBS

16. Engine & Capacity
For reference:
– Bennington 20 SL/SLX
– Sun Tracker – 20’ Party Barge
– SB 420 FC (opt. 25” Tubes)
– Berkshire 192 A
– Excursion 19 A
– 2086 Sweet Water
– Sylvan 8520 Cruise
– Starcraft 216 Cruise
70HP (9/11)
75HP (10)
75HP (9)
90HP (9)
90HP (9)
90HP (9)
115HP (10)
115HP (10)

17. Engine & Capacity
• Okay… so we agree the 75 Yamaha is more
comparable to the 75 Mercury.
• Yamaha offers both a 70 and 75, so why is
Bennington not rating the 20 SL for a 75?
– 75 Yamaha = 366 LBS
– 70 Yamaha = 257 LBS
• Difference = 109 Pounds – does it make that much of a
difference??
– Or – is this a CG Rating issue? With capacity?

18. Sylvan Mirage 8520 Cr vs. Bennington 20 SL & 21 SL
Specs
SPECIFICATIONS
Our Boat
Bennington 20 SL
Bennington 21 SL
Max HP
115
70
90
Max HP (Tritoon)
200
115
150
Fuel Cap (gal)
30
25.8
21.4
Tube Length
20’3”
19’6”
20’6”
Deck Length
20’
18’11”
19’11”
20’10”
20’5”
21’10”
Beam
8’6”
8’6”
8’6”
Dry Weight
1850
1723
1866
10
8
8
Max Capacity (lbs)
1990
N/A
N/A
Transom Height (in)
20”
20”
20”
Tube Dia (in)
25”
23”
25”
0.080
0.080
.080
Overall Length
Max Persons
Tube Gauge (in)

19. Sylvan Mirage 8520 Cr vs. Bennington 20 SL & 21 SL
Features
STANDARD FEATURES
Mirage 8520 Cr
20 SL
21 SL
Yes
Yes
Yes
Tach, Volt (LE pkg; full gauges)
Fuel, Tach, Trim
Fuel, Tach, Trim
Opt (LE pkg; Yes)
Opt
Opt
Docking Lights
Yes
Opt
Opt
Change Room
Yes
Opt
Opt
8’
10’
10’
Opt
Std
Std
30Gal
25.8Gal
21.4Gal
2” x 5 ¾” Hat
1.5” x 2.5” C
1.5” x 2.5” C
Double M Brackets + Large 4’
Stern M Bracket
Double M Brackets (Only 2”
wide)
Double M Brackets (Only 2”
wide)
Cross Member Bolts per Tube
4
2
2
Transom Bolts
16
6
8
Underdeck Liner
Opt
Opt
Opt
Full Fiberglass Console
Gauges
Tilt wheel
Bimini Top
Mooring Cover
Gas Tank Capacity
Cross Members
Cross Member Brackets

20. 20 SL/SLX
Layout:
– No Real Lounge Arms
– No Helm with Arm rests
– No Permanent Cup Holders
– Speakers in Seat Base
– Lack of seating space (18’ Layout)
• Opt. Change rooms takes up space
• Wasted space on rear deck
• Short Furniture

21. Bennington 20 SL
20”
24”
(Lots of Wasted Space)

22. Bennington 20 SL
SD 206 CR
Stardeck Maximizes Seating To Give Customers A Real 20’ Boat!
Port Side
Bow Couch
L Group
Overall
Furniture

23. Bennington 20 SL
Less bow seating- narrow
corner couches
SD 206 CR
Couches round-in toward gate
allowing more seating and comfort

24. Bennington 20 SL
Small, cramped
couches in bow, no cup holders.
SD 206 CR

25. Bennington 20 SL
Bennington seat bases- no recess.
SD 206 CR
Recessed seat basesMore floor space and stability.

26. Bennington 20 SL
SD 206 CR
Vented, Chrome Fuel Cap
Plastic Fuel Caps without Vent

27. Bennington 20 SL
Bow Lounge cushion is mounted on console
SD 206 CR

28. Bennington 20 SL
SD 206 CR
•Weather-resistant
stereo with MP3 player
•Entertainment center
with sink & faucet
•SL Console is built with a
flimsy plastic door,
exposed fasteners and a
radio that needs a
plastic cover for
moisture control.
•Foot Rest at helm

29. Bennington 20 SL
Bucket helm chair without arm rests.
SD 206 CR
Breathable, bucket helm chair with arm
rests, swivel & slide.

30. Bennington 20 SL
Storage cushion in L
Group is not hinged.
SD 206 CR

31. Bennington 20 SL
Optional
Loose cup holders, always in the way.
SD 206 CR

32. Bennington 20 SL
Tiny table for entertaining. 28” max.
SD 206 CR
Accommodating, 30” Table Top

33. Bennington 20 SL
SD 206 CR
Optional
Low profile docking lights provide the
perfect toe-stubber and safety hazzard.
Docking lights built into fence to keep
deck free from major obstacles.

34. Sylvan – Mirage Series

35. Sylvan – Mirage Series
STANDARD!!!!!!
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Cup Holders
Docking Lights
Heavy Duty Rub Rail
Change Room - space saver
Hinged Seats
Plush Upholstery
115 HP Rating
Helm Chair w/Arm Rests
25” Tubes (8520)

36. All New - Starcraft 206

37. Starcraft 206
STANDARD!!!!!!
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Cup Holders
Docking Lights
Tilt Wheel
Console with Sink
Nice decals
Heavy Duty Rub Rail
Change Room space
saver
Plush Upholstery
115 HP Rating
Helm Chair w/Arm
Rests
Hinged Seats
25” Tubes

38. Mirage 8520 Cr Furniture Size vs. Bennington 20 SL & 21 SL
Sylvan uses the whole deck
for the furniture with minimal
deck outside of the fence.
You can still board the boat
from the port, starboard, bow,
or stern with the strategically
place entry doors.
On each of the Bennington models have a open deck
space at the bow and stern of the boat. This causes
the fence and interior furniture to be much smaller than
the Sylvan. This could be as much as 40” less interior
furniture on the 20 SL and on the more similar model
the 21 SL as little as 18” less interior furniture.

39. How do we compare?
Optional
Optional
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Cup Holders
Docking Lights
Tilt Wheel
Console with Sink
Upgraded Helm Chair
Nice decals
Heavy Duty Rub Rail
Change Room
25” Tubes
Not Available:
Optional
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Upholstery Upgrade ($833.00)
75 Yamaha or Mercury Four Stroke
Helm Chair Upgrade – w/Arm Rests
Hinged Seats

40. Sylvan S3 vs. Bennington 2375 RCW Sport Arch & 2375 GCW Sport Arch
Features
STANDARD FEATURES
S3
2375 RCW Sport Arch
2375 GCW Sport Arch
Yes
Yes
Yes
Full w/gps attenna
Full w/gps attenna
Full w/gps attenna
Tilt wheel
Std
Std
Std
Docking Lights
Std
Std
Std
Change Room
Std
Std
Std
Bimini Top
Opt
Arch W/Bimini forward & Aft
Std
Arch W/Bimini forward & Aft
Std
Mooring Cover
Opt
Std
Std
Gas Tank Capacity
30
23.1/50.1
23.2/50.1
2” x 5 ¾” Hat
1.5” x 2.5” C
1.5” x 2.5” C
Double M Brackets + Large 4’
Stern M Bracket
Double M Brackets (Only 2”
wide)
Double M Brackets (Only 2”
wide)
Cross Member Bolts per Tube
4
2
2
Transom Bolts
20
8
8
Underdeck Liner
Std
Opt
Opt
Full Fiberglass Console
Gauges
Cross Members
Cross Member Brackets

41. Sylvan S3 vs. Bennington 2375 RCW Sport Arch & 2375 GCW Sport Arch
The S3 has an all new
interior from Sylvan which is
a light grey and called Arctic.
It also comes with a special
option, custom colored trim!
The G series Bennington has
an interior similar to a
standard Sylvan Mirage. The
R series has the same pillow
top as the Sylvan signature
series.
The Sylvan rear loungers are
dual purpose where you can
lounge or sit four people.
The Bennington rear
loungers are specific for
lounging.

42. Thank You!