Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Manitou Pontoons 22 Aurora Series 2011 vs Manitou Pontroon Boats 22 Aurora LE RF 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Manitou Pontoons 22 Aurora Series 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 25-hp advantage over the Manitou Pontoons 22 Aurora Series 2011's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Manitou Pontoons 22 Aurora Series 2011 is rated for 11 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 22 Aurora Series 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Manitou Pontoons 22 Aurora Series 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 22,9 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
Model22 Aurora Series
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - Detail1,730 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg784.71
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.173
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [deck]21 ft. 7 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet22.92
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.99
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches275
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 - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max90 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeSuzuki
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower115 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,690 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people11
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower