The Manitou Pontoons 24 Encore VP 2013 vs Manitou Pontroon Boats Encore SE 2019 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 Manitou Pontoons 24 Encore VP 2013 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Manitou Pontroon Boats Encore SE 2019 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 24 Encore VP 2013 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Manitou Pontroon Boats Encore SE 2019 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 24 Encore VP 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Manitou Pontoons 24 Encore VP 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 24,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Manitou Pontroon Boats Encore SE 2019 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.