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The Bennington 24 MSB is the large social M-Series size that gives adult crews noticeably more deck length while remaining below the 28-foot-plus overall footprint of the 26 in Swingback form.
At 26’3″ overall, the 24 M is the large-volume choice in the M family, publishing 26’3″ overall and showing up in a deep current dealer market. At 26’3″ overall, it is a serious family platform before any performance option is added. The MSB version is defined by the fact that the stern can change from forward-facing passenger seating to an aft-facing lounge without replacing the entire furniture plan.
Within this large Swingback purchase, the M Line sits above Bennington’s S and L families as a premium-luxury choice built around personalization, upgraded technology, storage, and a more sculpted exterior. Bennington currently offers Standard, Sport, and Luxe trim paths, so even two 24 MSB boats can look and feel different at the helm and in the furniture.
Within this large Swingback purchase, the floorplan is the clearest reason to select this page. The 24 MSB is a lounge-first floorplan built around two bow chaise lounges and an aft sun pad with a reversible Swingback backrest. For families considering the Swingback, for the right family, the stern can change from forward-facing passenger seating to an aft-facing lounge without replacing the entire furniture plan.
Within this large Swingback purchase, the 24 is large enough that storage, trailer, lift, fuel, and engine choices become recurring ownership costs rather than small details after the purchase.
Published factory figures. Confirm every dimension against the individual boat before you commit.
The published LOA for the current 24 MSB is 26’3″. That is the number a 24 MSB buyer should use when planning dock space, because Bennington’s nominal model size is shorter than the actual boat once the M-Line deck and stern architecture are included.
On the 24 MSB’s 26’3″ platform, the 26-foot-3-inch published LOA makes the 24 a big pontoon in practical terms. Beneath this Swingback deck, marina slips, lifts, tow-vehicle comfort, and winter storage should be priced before the larger lounge area becomes emotionally difficult to give up.
Beneath this Swingback deck, a conventional deadrise number does not belong here. The 24 MSB rides on aluminum pontoon or tritoon tubes, and the underwater package can be materially different depending on how the boat was ordered.
On the 24 MSB’s 26’3″ platform, because tube choice affects buoyancy and engine rating, one generic weight or passenger number would be misleading. The capacity plate on the actual 24 MSB should be photographed during the purchase process and used to verify allowable people and power.
On this large Swingback chassis, the M-Line extended aft deck also deserves a structural look. For dock and lift planning on the 24 MSB, it carries swimmers and frequently becomes a high-traffic staging area, so hardware, ladder mounts, and stern structure should feel solid.
Maximum Horsepower: Configuration-specific; M Line supports up to 500 HP on compatible models
The 24 MSB uses single-outboard power, but Bennington does not force one universal engine onto the floorplan. On a 24 MSB build, the tube package and capacity plate determine what belongs on the transom.
The 24 MSB can be built as a conventional pontoon or a stronger tritoon configuration, and that choice changes the entire performance discussion. For this Swingback configuration, Bennington’s current performance lineup includes Express for lighter power, SPS for three-tube performance around four-cylinder engines, SPS Plus for stronger single-engine builds, and ESP for higher-output applications.
Service access remains straightforward because the propulsion is outside the 24 MSB. Check engine serial number, hours, lower-unit oil, trim, propeller, skeg, steering, anodes, and cooling history on any used or demonstrator 24 MSB.
If the 24 MSB carries SPS, hydraulic steering is part of the performance story. With the normal 24 MSB crew aboard, steering should feel smooth with no visible hydraulic leaks or excess play.
For this Swingback configuration, ESP and other higher-output builds deserve close attention to engine mounting, transom reinforcement, power steering where fitted, and whether the actual propeller allows the engine to reach its intended operating range.
The 24 MSB does not have one honest fuel-capacity figure for every configuration. For 24 MSB fuel planning, Bennington’s tube packages can use different tank arrangements, and the performance catalog specifically notes a 32-gallon transom tank on select SPS models.
For 24 MSB fuel planning, higher-output packages may use different center or transom fuel systems, so the tank on the actual boat should be confirmed from its build information instead of borrowed from another listing.
On this 26’3″ M, for shopping purposes, ask for engine-specific performance data and note the cruise speed your family actually prefers. With a 24 MSB under normal family load, that is more useful than a single full-throttle number.
For 24 MSB fuel planning, a day spent idling through coves and anchoring for lunch can be surprisingly light on fuel. With a 24 MSB under normal family load, a day of repeated watersports acceleration with twelve people aboard can use the same tank very differently.
A full 24 M can carry a serious amount of passenger and gear weight. During a 24 MSB sea trial, engine and performance-package choices should be judged with that loaded use in mind rather than from a nearly empty dealer demonstration. During a 24 MSB sea trial, the Swingback invites passengers to gather aft when anchored, but during a running test the crew should use normal forward-facing positions so acceleration and visibility are judged realistically.
The 24 MSB should also be driven slowly. For this large Swingback, large pontoons spend plenty of time approaching docks, fuel piers, lifts, and crowded ramps. Confirm steering response in reverse and learn how wind moves the broad side of the 24 MSB.
For this large Swingback, run through ordinary boat wakes at several angles. With realistic load on the 24 MSB, listen for underdeck noise and watch how the bow settles. At 26’3″ overall, a tritoon package should feel more composed than a basic pontoon when speed and load increase.
The 24 MSB is built around Bennington’s Swingback idea. For day-to-day 24 MSB use, two bow chaise lounges handle conventional forward seating, while the aft sun pad uses a reversible backrest that changes which direction the stern faces.
In the Swingback floorplan, underway, the backrest supports forward-facing passenger use. At anchor, the same piece of furniture can turn the aft section toward swimmers, the sunset, or activity behind the 24 MSB. Inside the 24 MSB, that flexibility is the reason to choose MSB instead of treating it as a styling package.
In the Swingback floorplan, the extended aft deck makes the reversed position more useful because passengers face an actual waterside platform rather than a narrow mechanical ledge. Inside the 24 MSB, the LilliPad ladder reinforces the same swimming and lounging mission.
The 24 MSB buyer should operate the Swingback before purchase. Inside the 24 MSB, check the latch, movement, upholstery clearance, and how the mechanism interacts with the normal path to the stern. For day-to-day 24 MSB use, a flexible seat is only valuable when it is easy enough to use every weekend.
The 24 MSB deck should be tested with the real crew. For day-to-day 24 MSB use, sit in every lounge, open storage, walk through the gates, and decide whether the stern works when several people want the water at once.
7-Inch Vivid UX Main Display – Bennington positions Vivid UX as a core M-Series helm system, providing vessel information and integrated control in a modern interface.
Bennington pairs the main display with a dedicated vessel-control interface for lighting, audio, and frequently used boat functions.
M models use an extended aft deck to create more usable room behind the furniture for boarding, swimming, and watersports setup.
The extended stern is paired with Bennington's LilliPad boarding ladder, giving swimmers a purpose-built way back onto the boat.
Bennington equips current M models with a premium six-speaker Rockford Fosgate system, supporting the line's entertaining focus.
Veneto upholstery gives the M Line its premium seating feel and distinguishes the interior from Bennington's lower price tiers.
The 24 MSB centers the stern around an aft sun pad whose backrest can change the direction passengers face.
The Swingback lets the stern serve cruising and anchored-waterfront use without requiring a separate fixed aft chaise pair.
Behind the premium finish of this large Swingback, run the six-speaker Rockford Fosgate system at normal and higher volume. On a used or demo 24 MSB, listen for a weak channel, rattling speaker, or amplifier behavior that suggests voltage or wiring problems.
On a used or demo 24 MSB, deploy the Bimini or arch equipment fitted to the specific boat. When inspecting a 24 MSB, check mounts, canvas, hinges, gas-assist hardware, and clearance around the furniture.
When inspecting a 24 MSB, inspect the extended aft deck, LilliPad ladder, gates, hinges, and seat bases for movement. When inspecting a 24 MSB, these areas see constant traffic on a family pontoon.
Finally, inspect the trailer or lift. Behind the premium finish of this large Swingback, a premium interior does not compensate for old tires, weak bearings, brake problems, or a lift that supports the tubes incorrectly.
The 24 MSB publishes 26’3″ overall, and that is only the starting point for storage planning.
Before bringing home this large Swingback, the 26-foot-3-inch published LOA makes the 24 a big pontoon in practical terms. With 26’3″ of published LOA, marina slips, lifts, tow-vehicle comfort, and winter storage should be priced before the larger lounge area becomes emotionally difficult to give up.
For a lift or trailer serving the 24 MSB, lift capacity must include boat, engine, fuel, batteries, and stored equipment. For storing the 24 MSB, bunk or cradle placement should match the actual pontoon or tritoon configuration and avoid interfering with strakes or center-tube hardware.
For storing the 24 MSB, the 24 is large enough that storage, trailer, lift, fuel, and engine choices become recurring ownership costs rather than small details after the purchase. That consequence should be solved before financing makes the 24 MSB feel easier to own than it really is.
The gallery should make it impossible to confuse this 24 MSB with its sibling floorplan. For the 24 MSB gallery, show the Swingback backrest in both forward and aft-facing positions, the actual tube package, the installed outboard, and the helm configuration instead of relying only on generic M-Series beauty shots.
The 24 MSB is among the most visible M-Series models in current inventory. National listings run from relatively straightforward 200-horsepower builds to high-dollar tritoons with performance packages and extensive options. That makes it unusually easy to compare the value of the Swingback itself against the value of the chassis beneath it.
In the 24 MSB market, the redesigned M family is young enough that many listings are still new or nearly new.
The first adjustment is floorplan. The 24 MSB is a lounge-first floorplan built around two bow chaise lounges and an aft sun pad with a reversible Swingback backrest. A 24 MSB buyer who wants that exact stern should not value the sibling layout as an interchangeable substitute.
Trim matters as well. Standard, Sport, and Luxe paths can change furniture styling, helm treatment, display equipment, lighting, and finish without changing the 24 MSB badge.
On a used or demonstrator 24 MSB, condition can erase an apparent bargain. When pricing a 24 MSB, tube damage, poor trailer maintenance, upholstery wear, or uncertain outboard service can cost more than the discount.
The strongest value is the 24 MSB whose floorplan and chassis already match the household. On this large Swingback floorplan, paying less for the wrong stern arrangement usually creates a more expensive ownership mistake.
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For the 24 MSB payment calculation, a base pontoon and a heavily optioned tritoon can share the same model code while sitting tens of thousands of dollars apart. For this large Swingback build, run the calculator on the negotiated purchase, not the starting MSRP or a dealer’s promotional payment.
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The first comparison for the 24 MSB is the 24 MFB. When cross-shopping the 24 MSB, both share the same published 26’3″ LOA and the same M-Series technology and trim environment, but the stern works differently.
For a buyer choosing between sibling M layouts, the 24 MFB uses Fastback quad-bench seating. At this 26’3″ size, it is the better choice when four fixed chaise zones, familiar passenger seating, and predictable under-seat storage matter most.
For a buyer choosing between sibling M layouts, the 24 MSB uses an aft sun pad with a reversible Swingback backrest. It is stronger when the family spends significant time anchored or facing activity behind the 24 MSB.
After the 24 MSB floorplan comparison, look at the 23 or 26 M size. For this large Swingback, the 24 is large enough that storage, trailer, lift, fuel, and engine choices become recurring ownership costs rather than small details after the purchase.
At this 26’3″ size, do not choose from price alone. For a buyer choosing between sibling M layouts, a cheaper sibling with the wrong stern layout or the wrong physical size can remain annoying for years after the purchase.
Buying a 24 MSB starts with the full build, not the badge.
Before committing to the Swingback, confirm that the listing is actually the MSB floorplan. When buying a 24 MSB, dealer titles can use phrases such as M Quad Bench, Fastback, or M Swingback instead of the exact code, and online listings do not always group them consistently.
For a serious 24 MSB shopper, verify the published LOA of 26’3″ on the build information. On a 24 MSB purchase inspection, that protects the slip, lift, and storage decision before money changes hands.
Before committing to the Swingback, finally, compare the sibling floorplan and adjacent size. For a serious 24 MSB shopper, the Swingback mechanism adds flexibility but gives up the simple four-chaise symmetry and some of the conventional aft bench storage found on the MFB. When buying a 24 MSB, the 24 is large enough that storage, trailer, lift, fuel, and engine choices become recurring ownership costs rather than small details after the purchase. Before committing to the Swingback, if either issue sounds more important than the feature you are buying, change models before financing.
The 24 MSB is one of the most visible M-Series configurations in current inventory, which gives shoppers the chance to compare Swingback boats across a very wide performance and trim spectrum. The 26-foot-3-inch platform is large enough that the aft lounge can become a real destination at anchor.
That same size makes ownership planning serious. A buyer should know where the boat will live before falling in love with the reversed stern view. Slip length, lift capacity, trailer storage, and tow vehicle comfort can cost more over several seasons than a modest difference in purchase price.
Use the deep market to test several builds. A lightly powered 24 MSB and a higher-output SPS or ESP version can feel like different boats under load. The correct one is the configuration that moves the normal crew comfortably without paying for performance that never gets used. CTA:
Finance This 24 MSB
If you have already found a 24 MSB, start your application with the actual details and purchase price.
A 24 MSB can vary substantially by performance package, outboard horsepower, Standard versus Sport or Luxe trim, electronics, arch equipment, trailer, and dealer-installed options. On this Swingback version, the floorplan should be normalized before two prices are compared.
Bennington’s current specifications list the 24 MSB at 26’3″ overall. That is longer than the nominal size in the 24 MSB name. With this 26’3″ M, use the published LOA plus the completed trailer and outboard position when choosing a slip, lift, storage building, or tow setup.
With this 26’3″ M, the exact passenger rating varies by configuration. Bennington markets the M Line across a 10-to-15-person range, but the capacity plate on the specific 24 MSB is the correct legal figure because tube package, weight, and engine configuration can change the rating.
Horsepower is configuration-specific. On this Swingback version, Bennington currently markets the M Line up to 500 horsepower on compatible models, while lighter Express and SPS packages are designed around lower engine ranges. On this Swingback version, use the exact capacity plate and performance package before selecting or valuing the outboard.
For a 24 MSB shopper, the MFB is the Fastback Quad Bench layout with four chaise zones. For a 24 MSB shopper, the MSB replaces the fixed aft pair with a sun pad and reversible Swingback backrest. For a 24 MSB shopper, choose MFB for straightforward fixed social seating and MSB when aft-facing lounge use matters enough to justify the moving stern furniture.
For the 24 MSB, it can be if loaded performance, watersports, stronger turns, or rougher-water composure are recurring needs. On this Swingback version, SPS uses three full-length 25-inch tubes with performance hardware and hydraulic steering. For the 24 MSB, ESP adds an elliptical center tube for higher-output applications. For the 24 MSB, relaxed cruisers may not need the additional cost.
On this Swingback version, inspect the aluminum tubes, welds, strakes, underdeck hardware, outboard, steering, Vivid UX system, audio, seat mechanisms, extended aft deck, LilliPad ladder, canvas or arch equipment, and trailer. On the MSB, pay special attention to the Swingback backrest in both forward and aft-facing positions because that floorplan hardware is central to the 24 MSB’s value.
Potentially. Financing depends on the 24 MSB’s model year, value, condition, purchase amount, seller type, and borrower qualifications. On this Swingback version, start your application with the actual details so the loan conversation reflects the engine, performance package, trim, and floorplan being purchased.
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