Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Manitou Pontoons 20 X-plode Cruise 2008 vs Manitou Pontroon Boats 25 XT SRW 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Manitou Pontoons 20 X-plode Cruise 2008 vs Manitou Pontroon Boats 25 XT SRW 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 25 XT SRW 2021 tops out at 400 hp. Engine specs for the Manitou Pontoons 20 X-plode Cruise 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
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 Manitou Pontroon Boats 25 XT SRW 2021 at 26,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Manitou Pontoons 20 X-plode Cruise 2008 at 19,0 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
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 - Feet26
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail26.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Inches233
Length overall - Inches312
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 makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower400 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,470 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower