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Originally Posted by BornToBoat
Anyone have first hand experience in performance of premier ptx against Bennington ESP? After seeing the benningtons the layout and quality is unrivaled, they definitely have a wow factor premiers and manitous didn't. Although after riding in the premier ptx I can only hope the Bennington could be as good.
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I have seen all three up close and driven two of the three pontoons mentioned, Premier and Manitou. I currently own a 2008 Manitou SHP with a 250 H.O. Etec.
In my opinion, for fit and finish, hands down the Premier and Bennington win out over the Manitou, no question about it. From strictly a performance and handling standpoint the Manitou wins hands down. Sorry, but I have no first hand knowledge on the performance difference between the Premier and the Bennington only what I have heard and read which leans toward the premier.
The newer Manitou's have come a long way from just a few years ago but are still no match for Premier's constant upgrading and ingenuity from a fit and finish standpoint of their performance pontoon boats and their options.
My wife has been on me about getting a performance Premier pontoon but I just don't want to lose the performance I have in my Manny. I really like Manitou's larger center pontoon and think that makes a big difference in handling as well as their idea of lifting strakes inside and out on all three toons . I am hoping Manitou makes some bigger strides in fit finish and options by next year and maybe I will trade up.
Dan