Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
JC Manufacturing Spirit 262 2012 vs JC Pontoon Neptoon 23TT Sport 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The JC Manufacturing Spirit 262 2012 vs JC Pontoon Neptoon 23TT Sport 2022 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The JC Manufacturing Spirit 262 2012 carries a rated maximum of 115 hp. Engine data for the JC Pontoon Neptoon 23TT Sport 2022 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The JC Manufacturing Spirit 262 2012 at 25,6 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The JC Pontoon Neptoon 23TT Sport 2022 at 23,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeJC Manufacturing
Makenot available
ModelSpirit 262
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - Detail1,950 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg884.5
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.195
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [deck]8.5 x 25.58 ft
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet25.58
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.8
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches307
Length overall - Inches276
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.100 nosecone
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 x 24 in
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.091 in
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail25 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max115 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Storage3,400 lbs
Storagenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower