When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Manitou Pontoons 22 Aurora VP 2013 and the Manitou Pontoons 22 Oasis 2009 are pontoon designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Manitou Pontoons 22 Aurora VP 2013 at 22,8 ft versus Manitou Pontoons 22 Oasis 2009 at 22,0 ft. At 225 lbs and 261 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.

The Manitou Pontoons 22 Aurora VP 2013 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Manitou Pontoons 22 Oasis 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.

Both boats are rated for 11 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.

One place where both boats are genuinely identical is tube construction: both run 3 aluminum tubes at 2" diameter. That shared spec means stability and buoyancy characteristics are closely matched — the ride difference you'll feel between them comes primarily from deck length, weight distribution, and motor choice.