2026 Bennington 26 M Swingback

This new 2026 Bennington 26 MSB-SPS, stock #4801, in smooth anthracite with a metallic accent, is the M Series Swingback built on the SPS tri-toon performance package with a Yamaha 250 V6 DEC outboard. It weighs just 3,150 lbs dry, which is the most interesting number here.

SPS is Bennington's Sport Performance System: three full-length 25-inch tubes with lifting strakes on the center tube, performance foils on the outer tubes, solid round keels, and an under-deck wave shield. It delivers handling characteristics close to the top-tier ESP setup in a lighter, more affordable package, and on a hull this light a 250 hp Yamaha produces genuinely lively performance rather than adequate performance. The DEC digital control gives instant, silent shifts and precise low-speed handling.

The Swingback stern lounge with adjustable backrest gives multiple seating configurations, converting between forward-facing cruising and aft-facing lounging. The helm is elevated, which is a detail worth noting: better sightlines over the bow when the boat is loaded and on plane, which makes a real difference in busy water.

The finish package is the blackout rail treatment with diamond-stitched Simtex upholstery, woven teak flooring, and RGB lighting throughout. Equipment includes a power bimini that deploys at the touch of a button, a Garmin touchscreen display, and a JL Audio sound system. Thirteen-person capacity with 54 gallons of fuel, which is generous and means a long day without watching the gauge.

Why this is the right boat: the SPS package with a 250 on a very light hull is arguably the best value combination in the Bennington range. You get most of the flagship handling and all of the premium finish, with lower purchase, insurance, and fuel costs than the 300 and 350 boats. For a family whose boating is cruising, cove afternoons, tubing, and the occasional skier, it is precisely enough boat and not a dollar more.

It is new and in stock at Kelly's Port, 3545 Osage Beach Pkwy., Osage Beach. Family owned on the Lake of the Ozarks since 1977, with dry storage, slips, a gas dock, a ship store, and our same-day service guarantee on site. Call 573.348.3888 about stock #4801, and ask to compare it against the ESP boats on the water.