2023 Bennington 30 QXFBAX2

A 2023 Bennington 30 QX Fastback, stock #4999, on the wide 10-foot beam. This is the flagship configuration, three model years old, which is the point in a pontoon's life where the value proposition is at its best: the first depreciation is behind it, and the boat is still current in every way that matters.

The 10-foot beam is the reason to seek out this specification. Eighteen inches of extra width over a standard 8-foot-6 boat, carried across the whole 31-foot deck, means deeper furniture, a center aisle that stays walkable with passengers seated on both sides, and a hull that does not lean when everyone shifts to one side to watch a skier. Wide-beam Benningtons are simply a different class of platform.

The QX series brings smooth fiberglass-clad exterior panels rather than exposed aluminium sheeting. That finish is why a 2023 QX still looks close to new, and it is the single biggest reason these boats resell as strongly as they do.

The Fastback quad-bench layout gives four full chaise lounges arranged one to each quarter of the deck, so a large group all get proper seating simultaneously. The Fastback stern closes the deck cleanly behind the aft lounges and carries the speakers, and the arch above handles the tow point and lighting, folding so the boat clears a covered slip.

Underneath sits Bennington's top-tier wide-beam performance tube package, which is what allows a 30-foot tritoon to plane quickly and corner with genuine composure rather than washing out.

Why this is the right boat: on a busy Lake of the Ozarks Saturday, when the main channel is a mess of crossing wakes, a wide-beam 30 QX is one of very few boats that stays flat, dry, and comfortable while carrying a big group in real furniture. Buying a well-kept 2023 rather than a new one is simply the efficient route to that experience.

It is here at Kelly's Port in Osage Beach. We are one of the longest-standing Bennington dealers anywhere and have been a family-owned marina on the Lake since 1977, so we can tell you exactly how this boat has been kept and looked after. Slips, wet and dry storage, a gas dock, a ship store, and our same-day service guarantee are all on site. Call 573.348.3888 for pricing and to confirm stock #4999 is still available.