Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Manitou Pontoons 22 X-plode Cruise 2008 vs Manitou Pontroon Boats 25 Oasis SR SHP 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Manitou Pontoons 22 X-plode Cruise 2008 vs Manitou Pontroon Boats 25 Oasis SR SHP 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 Pontroon Boats 25 Oasis SR SHP 2021 has a 25-hp advantage over the Manitou Pontoons 22 X-plode Cruise 2008's 225-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 Pontroon Boats 25 Oasis SR SHP 2021 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Manitou Pontoons 22 X-plode Cruise 2008 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Manitou Pontroon Boats 25 Oasis SR SHP 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Manitou Pontroon Boats 25 Oasis SR SHP 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Manitou Pontoons 22 X-plode Cruise 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeManitou Pontoons
Makenot available
Model22 X-Plode Cruise
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,405 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1090.89
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2405
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [deck]21 ft. 5 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet26
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail26.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.53
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Inches257
Length overall - Inches312
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameterOutside Tubes: 23 in. Middle Tube: 27 in
Tube diameternot available
Number of tubes3
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max225 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeSuzuki
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,795 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower