Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Manitou Pontoons 20 X-plode Cruise 2008 vs Manitou Pontroon Boats 22 Aurora LE RF 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Manitou Pontoons 20 X-plode Cruise 2008 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 Manitou Pontroon Boats 22 Aurora LE RF 2021 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Manitou Pontoons 20 X-plode Cruise 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Manitou Pontoons 20 X-plode Cruise 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Manitou Pontroon Boats 22 Aurora LE RF 2021 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Manitou Pontoons 20 X-plode Cruise 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Manitou Pontoons 20 X-plode Cruise 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Manitou Pontroon Boats 22 Aurora LE RF 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeManitou Pontoons
Makenot available
Model20 X-Plode Cruise
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,480 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1124.91
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.248
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [deck]19 ft. 5 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches233
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. Diameter outside tubes; 27 in. Diameter middle tube
Tube diameternot available
Number of tubes3
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeSuzuki
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower115 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,470 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower