2026 Bennington 27 QX SB WAT2

In simple terms, Bennington’s 27 QX looks fast standing still. Its sweeping fiberglass bow architecture gives it an aerodynamic profile. An extruded aluminum top rail does likewise. Additional design cues include sculpted fiberglass side panels that incorporate a dramatic swoosh, a billet Bennington logo, integrated louvers, and an aft mesh accent on the sides at the stern. Even the fuel fill gets sexy sleek, now covered with an automotive-style gas door. Form, however, doesn’t sacrifice function. Example? Designers were tasked with adding much of those curvy contours within a fraction of the space used by some competitors, keeping interior real estate at a premium. 

With twin 350 hp Yamaha outboards on the transom and riding Bennington’s Elliptical Sport Package (ESP), the 27 QX SB impresses beyond the dock as well. ESP pairs twin 25-inch pontoons with a 32-inch elliptical center tube for greater buoyancy, enhanced stability, and improved handling. Turns are typical of Bennington flagships—smooth and crisp with the larger elliptical tube adding a touch of inside lean. The 700 Yamaha horses boost this boat onto plane in a scant 3 seconds, past 30 mph in 4 seconds and to a 62-mph top speed. Low-speed manners also defy the boat’s oversized footprint, with joystick control making it video-game-simple to maneuver around the docks, even with our test day’s brisk crosswinds. 

The Swingback floorplan offers a versatile mix between plush parallel couches forward, high-back chairs behind the helm and port console, and an aft couch/sun pad combo with a pivoting backrest that easily transitions from a forward-facing couch to an aft-facing chaise. A new helm console debuts on all windshield models and features the Commander Dash 2.0, with Bennington’s streamlined 12-inch Vivid UX primary touchscreen and a 7-inch Vessel Control Screen. Wireless chargers are found at both consoles. Our test boat’s port console had an optional 7-inch Vessel Control Screen to manage  audio and lights, a lockable glove box, a combination storage/cooler, and a billet grab handle for when all 700 horses run.

High Points

• Proprietary ToonTint coating on the tubes looks great and is durable.
• Sleek, sweeping hull lines with integrated louvers. 
• Commander Dash 2.0 with Vivid UX mapping and powered Bimini control.  

How We Tested

• Engines: Twin Yamaha F350
• Drive/Props: Outboard/Yamaha Saltwater Series II 15 ¹/₄” x 19″ 3-blade stainless steel
• Gear Ratio: 1.75:1 Fuel Load: 52 gal.

Pricing and Specs