2025 Bentley 24ft Tritoon for Cruise around Marco Island-Test
Yacht · 24 ft (7 m) · Marco Island
Expertenbewertung
Technische Daten
- Werft
- Bentley Pontoons
- Modell
- 243 Swingback Tritoon
- Länge
- 24 ft (7 m)
- Gäste
- 12
Urteil
The Bentley 243 Swingback Tritoon is a well-equipped family cruiser with good stability, flexible seating, and enough power range to suit casual use or stronger performance setups. It is not a pure high-speed boat, but it offers a practical balance of comfort, finish, and versatility for day cruising.
Vorteile
- +Tri-toon layout adds stability and a more planted ride than a basic pontoon
- +Swingback seating offers flexible lounging and social space
- +Capacity for up to 16 passengers makes it strong for group outings
- +Factory features commonly include bimini top, stereo, storage, and boarding ladder
Nachteile
- −Base engine setup may feel modest for a fully loaded 24-foot tritoon
- −Not optimized for rough-water running or aggressive performance use
- −Larger beam and party layout can be less nimble in tight marinas
- −Fuel capacity is adequate for day trips but not a long-range standout
The Bentley 243 Swingback uses a tri-toon platform with three 25-inch tubes, an 8'6" beam, and a 24'8" overall length in published specifications. That gives it the look and footprint of a serious family pontoon rather than a compact lake boat, with the swingback layout adding a versatile lounge area to the usual bow-and-stern seating. Public listings and walkthroughs also show features such as a bimini top, reclining captain’s chairs, under-seat storage, and a JBL stereo package on many examples.
On the water, the tri-toon setup should provide noticeably better stability, tracking, and load-carrying confidence than a single- or twin-tube pontoon. Bentley and dealer material show engine ratings up to 250 hp on the 243 platform, while some boats are sold with 150 hp or 200 hp packages, so real-world performance depends heavily on how the boat is rigged. With the right motor it should plane well for a pontoon and handle cruising, towing, and loaded family use competently, but it is still more of a relaxed cruiser than a performance tritoon.
Comfort is a strong point. The 16-person capacity, multiple seating zones, storage under the lounges, and easy boarding arrangements make it suitable for social day boating around sheltered waters like Marco Island. The swingback design improves livability because it can function as a rear-facing lounger or conventional seating area depending on how the owner uses it.
Value looks solid if the boat is priced in line with its equipment and engine package. The design and features are competitive for a 24-foot tritoon, but buyers should compare the exact motor, steering, and package equipment carefully because those items have a major effect on both price and on-water satisfaction.
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