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2025 Bennington 25 RX Sport
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\n The RX rivals the handling of a V-hull. <\/span>
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Bennington\u2019s 25 RX Sport cut a dashing figure at the dock, but it\u2019s the boat\u2019s performance that had tongues wagging from those who took their turn at the wheel. Yes, speed impressed. Slam the throttle down and the 25 RX reaches 30\u00a0mph in 6.6 seconds before topping out at 47 mph. It\u2019s the boat\u2019s top-shelf handling, however, that left a lasting impression. Crank the wheel at speed and the RX banks into turns with an intuitive lean and never loses its bite. Credit the latter to Bennington\u2019s ESP Performance Package. It pairs 25-inch outer pontoons with a 32-inch elliptical center tube to rival the handling of a V-hull.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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This Bennington also looks as good as it rides. While the RX Sport retains a pontoon\u2019s traditional aluminum exterior, the packaging is sexy-sleek. Smooth panels clad much of the perimeter\u2019s lower half, producing a near-seamless finish. Above, interior cladding offers a swooping accent stripe, producing a three-dimensional recess that curves downward from the bow to the aft deck. Paired in a metallic gold and white on our test boat, the combination created a masculine yet elegant aesthetic on the exterior and a decidedly upscale vibe to interior accommodations. Bennington\u2019s winged logo, inset LED nav and docking lights, and a stainless-mesh combo at the wall\u2019s trailing edge complete the picture.<\/p>\n

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Bennington\u2019s Fastback layout finishes off the back half of the boat with parallel lounges featuring angled, aft-facing seatbacks, bolstered thigh support, and hinged cushions to access roto-molded storage below. The optional gate filler cushion \u00adcompletes a large, U-shaped lounge.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A near-identical approach is found at the bow. Amidships, twin captain\u2019s chairs await both port side and atop the 4-inch raised driving platform. Here we found Bennington\u2019s new Commander 2.0 helm with a tempered-glass windshield above, 40-quart cooler below, and a trio of touchscreens on the console, including a 7-inch Vessel Control, 9-inch Garmin nav unit, and a new 12-inch Vivid UX digital dash front and center. The latter automatically switches between Run and Float modes to tailor info on the display to how the boat is being used at the time.<\/p>\n

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\n Bennington\u2019s Fastback layout finishes off the back half of the boat with parallel lounges.<\/span>
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