Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Manitou Pontoons 22 Oasis Series 2011 vs Manitou Pontroon Boats RF 23 Oasis VP 2021: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Manitou Pontoons 22 Oasis Series 2011 vs Manitou Pontroon Boats RF 23 Oasis VP 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 250 hp, the Manitou Pontoons 22 Oasis Series 2011 has a 100-hp advantage over the Manitou Pontroon Boats RF 23 Oasis VP 2021's 150-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 Oasis Series 2011 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Manitou Pontroon Boats RF 23 Oasis VP 2021 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 Oasis Series 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Manitou Pontoons 22 Oasis Series 2011 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 Pontroon Boats RF 23 Oasis VP 2021 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 Oasis Series
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - Detail2,015 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg913.99
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2015
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 - Detail34 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max250 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,680 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people13
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower