Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Manitou Pontoons 22 Aurora VP 2012 vs Manitou Pontroon Boats 23 SES BENCH SHP II 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Manitou Pontoons 22 Aurora VP 2012 vs Manitou Pontroon Boats 23 SES BENCH SHP II 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 Manitou Pontoons 22 Aurora VP 2012 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Manitou Pontroon Boats 23 SES BENCH SHP II 2022 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Manitou Pontoons 22 Aurora VP 2012 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Manitou Pontroon Boats 23 SES BENCH SHP II 2022 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Manitou Pontoons 22 Aurora VP 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Manitou Pontoons 22 Aurora VP 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 22,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Manitou Pontroon Boats 23 SES BENCH SHP II 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeManitou Pontoons
Makenot available
Model22 Aurora VP
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - Detail2,250 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1020.58
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.225
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [deck]22 ft. 4 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet22.83
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.96
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches274
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameterOutside: 23 in. (2) Center: 27 in
Tube diameternot available
Number of tubes3
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,735 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people11
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower