2027 Bennington 24 M Swingback

Shadow Grey Veneto over Carbon. This new 2027 Bennington 24 MSB, stock #5005, is a 24-footer with a Yamaha 250 on the back, and it is the size most people underestimate.

Twenty-four feet on an 8-foot 6-inch beam is the easiest boat to own on the Lake of the Ozarks. It fits any slip, tows behind an ordinary truck, and one person can dock it in a crosswind without a second set of hands on the lines. Rated for twelve people, which is more than most families ever put aboard, and light enough at 4,023 lbs that a Yamaha 250 makes it genuinely lively.

The Midship Swingback layout gives you the convertible rear lounge that switches from forward-facing cruising seats to rear-facing relaxation seating, plus captain and co-captain reclining helm chairs. M Series upholstery with detailed stitching, premium woven vinyl flooring, large under-seat and in-floor storage, wireless phone charging and USB ports, and RGB accent lighting with illuminated cupholders on equipped boats.

Two features on this one are worth specifically noting. The bimini is a power bimini, so shade arrives at the touch of a button instead of requiring someone to stand on a seat and wrestle canvas. And there is a stainless ski tow bar integrated into the transom, so watersports work properly rather than being an afterthought. Full-length aluminium skirting keeps the underdeck tidy.

Underneath is the SPS+ performance package, which brings three full-length tubes with lifting strakes, performance foils, and an under-deck wave shield. On a boat this light, that adds up to quick planing and handling that stays composed when a wake catches you mid-turn. Helm duties are handled by a VIVID UX touchscreen with GPS, sonar, and depthsounder, digital Yamaha monitoring, and hydraulic steering, with a JL Audio Bluetooth system for music.

Why this is the right boat: if this is your first pontoon, or you are downsizing from something that became a chore to handle, the 24 MSB is the boat that gets used every weekend rather than sitting in a slip. Low running costs, easy docking, new-boat warranty, and enough power to keep the kids happy behind it.

It is new and on the floor at Kelly's Port, 3545 Osage Beach Pkwy., Osage Beach, family owned on the Lake since 1977. Call 573.348.3888 to see stock #5005 or to build one your way.