Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Manitou Pontoons 16 Aurora Twin Tube 2011 vs Manitou Pontroon Boats 22 Aurora LE RF 2021: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Manitou Pontoons 16 Aurora Twin Tube 2011 vs Manitou Pontroon Boats 22 Aurora LE RF 2021 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Manitou Pontroon Boats 22 Aurora LE RF 2021 has a 75-hp advantage over the Manitou Pontoons 16 Aurora Twin Tube 2011's 40-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 6 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 Manitou Pontroon Boats 22 Aurora LE RF 2021 at 22,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Manitou Pontoons 16 Aurora Twin Tube 2011 at 16,9 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
MakeManitou Pontoons
Makenot available
Model16 Aurora Twin Tube
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - Detail1,325 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg601.01
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1325
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [deck]15 ft. 7 in.
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet16.92
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 11 in.
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.16
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches203
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in.
Tube diameternot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal20
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max40 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeSuzuki
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower115 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,075 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower