Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Manitou Pontoons 24 Osprey Pro 2009 vs Manitou Pontroon Boats Aurora 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Manitou Pontoons 24 Osprey Pro 2009 vs Manitou Pontroon Boats Aurora 2012 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 Osprey Pro 2009 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Manitou Pontroon Boats Aurora 2012 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 Osprey Pro 2009 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Manitou Pontroon Boats Aurora 2012 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Manitou Pontoons 24 Osprey Pro 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Manitou Pontoons 24 Osprey Pro 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Manitou Pontroon Boats Aurora 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeManitou Pontoons
Makenot available
Model24 Osprey Pro
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - Detail2,820 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1279.13
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.282
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [deck]24 ft. 4 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet20
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.57
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches298
Length overall - Inches240
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter(2) 23 in., (1) 27 in
Tube diameternot available
Number of tubes3
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail44 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters166.56
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal44
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,975 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people13
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower