When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Manitou Pontoons 22 Encore SHP 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 Encore SHP 2013 at 22,8 ft versus Manitou Pontoons 22 Oasis 2009 at 22,0 ft. At 261 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 Encore SHP 2013 carries a rated maximum of 250 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Manitou Pontoons 22 Encore SHP 2013 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Manitou Pontoons 22 Oasis 2009 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Manitou Pontoons 22 Encore SHP 2013 could be the deciding factor.
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.
Bottom line: Choose the Manitou Pontoons 22 Encore SHP 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 22,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Manitou Pontoons 22 Oasis 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.