Both the Manitou Pontoons 22 ft. X-plode SHP 2010 and the Manitou Pontoons 22 Oasis SHP 2013 are pontoon designs, both built in aluminium, so 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 ft. X-plode SHP 2010 at 22,8 ft versus Manitou Pontoons 22 Oasis SHP 2013 at 22,8 ft. At 2 610 lbs and 2 610 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 250 hp for the Manitou Pontoons 22 ft. X-plode SHP 2010 and 250 hp for the Manitou Pontoons 22 Oasis SHP 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Manitou Pontoons 22 Oasis SHP 2013 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Manitou Pontoons 22 ft. X-plode SHP 2010 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Manitou Pontoons 22 Oasis SHP 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Both are 3-tube and 3-tube pontoon designs respectively. Tube diameter and gauge affect stability and load capacity - more so than most buyers realize when comparing on paper.
Bottom line: Choose the Manitou Pontoons 22 Oasis 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 ft. X-plode SHP 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.