Bennington VS. Tracker Bennington Tracker JD Power Awards for Highest Customer Satisfaction 4 0 JD Power Award - # of Times As Runner Up 3 0 U.S. Market Share Rank 2 1 U.S. Dollar Volume Market Share Rank 1 3 5 Year Stem to Stern warranty Y N 5052 H36 Pontoon aluminum Y N 6 Time NMMA CSI Award Recipient Y N Anodized rails Y Y Bolted Deck w/ stainless bolts Y N Expanded 31 oz. vinyl w/ Stain Resistant Top Coat Y N Extruded M brackets Y Y Full length keels Y N Full length radius bow cross member for bow protection Y N Heavy Duty 3" Tall Cross members Y N Bennington vs. Tracker Warranty Comparison Bennington Tracker Pontoons Lifetime 5 Years Engine Pod Lifetime 5 Years Deck Lifetime Lifetime Rail welds Lifetime Excluded Seat frames and backs Lifetime 1 Year Bimini frame Lifetime 1 Year Components 5 Years 1 Year Carpet 5 Years 1 Year Seating vinyl 5 Years 1 Year Canvas 5 Years 1 Year Lifetime structural warranty - material & labor Y N Loom wrapped wire harnesses w/ sealed connectors Y N Lumbar support in all seating locations Y N One piece dura frame seats Y Y Bennington handles the warranty claim process for every component on the boat. With Tracker, the dealer or customer must find out who manufactures a defective part and pursue them for warranty payment. Patented quick release bimini hardware Y N Rails anodized after being welded Y N Rails Bolted thru X members Y N Rails welded on all four sides, not two Y N Rattle free panels Y N Safety chambered pontoons Y Y Solid keels available Y N Splash guards at all floor joints Y N Stainless steel corner castings Y N Stainless steel fasteners throughout Y N Waterproof electrical system Y N
Bennington VS. Tracker Construction Bennington features full lllength Skirting not available on Tracker pontoon skirting Colors choices are very limited. All Bennington s come with colored exterior panels, standard.
Bennington VS. Tracker Seating Seating is all modular does not flow or provide a finished look Bennington seating looks like it Storage space minimized because of use of was designed to fit our boats modular seat bases Seats are not full length lot s of wasted space. No chaise lounge!
Bennington VS. Tracker Fit & Finish Trackers plastic console bases are all vinyl wrapped and can be easily kicked and torn. Additionally, there is no door. Tracker uses U bolts, not cleats for mooring. This makes attaching and removing dock lines difficult. Welds throughout the Tracker line are rough looking and are NOT anodized. d They will turn black during the first season. Tracker s gates feature two small aluminum hinges as opposed to a full length stainless steel piano hinge. The piano hinge costs more, but it does not bind.
Bennington VS. Tracker Fit & Finish Tracker bow corners do not feature full radius structural support. Also not the wiring is not loom wrapped. Tracker uses non marine (non sealed) butt connectors even under the deck! You will never see this on a Bennington. This bracket is just wasted material with nothing connected to it.
Bennington VS. Tracker Bimini Tops Bennington s standard tops are all Short 8 tops provide minimal 10 in length. protection from the sun. The all feature solid front struts, rear trailering struts and our patented quick release system. Tops fit loose, do not hold shape. Tracker uses straps instead of solid front struts for strength.
Bennington VS. Tracker Consoles Bennington all fiberglass console Full instrumentation with hour meter Deluxe 15 diameter steering wheel Stainless trimmed cup holders Storage tray One piece durable fiberglass Tracker plastic console Limited gauges on 18. No hour meter. Flimsy steering wheel Plastic bases become wavy in sun / heat
Bennington VS. Tracker Seating Bennington pontoons feature plush, comfortable seating Two chaise lounges provide comfortable areas to stretch out. Radius front rails give out boats a modern look. We provide lumbar support in every seat. Bennington 20SLi Tracker 18 Bass Buggy Square front rails 22 oz. carpet w/ 5 year warranty 16 oz. carpet Chaise lounges No changing room option on 18 model Cockpit table standard Built in changing room option or storage box / sundeck. Extra large stern activity area with standard vinyl covering
Bennington VS. Tracker Seating Bennington pontoons feature plush, comfortable seating Two chaise lounges provide comfortable areas to stretch out. Radius front rails give out boats a modern look. We provide lumbar support in every seat. Bennington 20SLi Tracker 20 Party Barge Square front rails 22 oz. carpet w/ 5 year warranty 16 oz. carpet Wasted space Chaise lounges Cockpit table standard Built in changing room option or storage box / sundeck. Privacy enclosure hangs down from open bimini top in center of the boat.. Extra large stern activity area with standard vinyl covering
Bennington VS. Tracker Seating Bennington pontoons feature plush, comfortable seating A true chaise lounge provides a comfortable area to stretch out. We provide lumbar support in every seat. Bennington 22SFi Tracker 21 Fishin Barge Black w/ Red graphics is only color choice. Chaise lounge with storage Two person console seat that also serves as excellent storage or an optional 22 gallon live well with bait bucket. Built in changing room option or storage box / sundeck. Room for porta potti. Only two speakers vs. four Privacy enclosure hangs down from open bimini top in center of the boat. Extra large stern activity area with standard vinyl covering
Tracker Performance Tracker s design includes and engine pod that extends well beyond the stern of the boat. Not only does this excessive set back impede performance, but their engines are almost totally submerged in water when underway. Why does Tracker set the engine back so far? Good questions. It results in poor performance and spray all over the engine and the fuel tank fill. Better make sure you have a water separating fuel filter if you own a Tracker! Wires / cables not protected from debris in water. Inconvenient fuel fill hard to fill susceptible to water intrusion