Frequently Asked Questions
Please take a moment and peruse our FAQ. You may be able to find the answer to your question already answered here.
Please take a moment and peruse our FAQ. You may be able to find the answer to your question already answered here.
We work through our dealers to try and accommodate the needs of our customers. If the floor plan requested is one that can be configured with our current furniture molds and dimensions we are happy to build the pontoon boat as requested. Although we work diligently to build the perfect boat for each customer there are limitations to the amount of customization we are able to undertake in our manufacturing process. To find your closest dealer follow this link Manitou Dealer Locator
Please order parts and furniture from any of our dealers. We are not contractually permitted to sell customer direct.
For warranty service, Manitou requests you contact your purchasing dealer. If you have moved please go to the Find a Dealer section of the website to find a Manitou dealer in your area.
The price of your new Manitou will include an engine, tax, options and freight. In addition, many dealers will offer seasonal discounts or specials on in-stock boats. You must contact your local dealer to get an accurate price for the boat you want. To see MSRP pricing you can start at our pontoon boat buying page and configure a boat from there to get a more solid idea of your MSRP price.
We do not sell or manufacture trailers. However, your dealer will be able to match your boat and needs to the trailer that will best suit you.
Please contact your Manitou dealer or go to NADA. Your location and the motor often affect the value of used boats.
To request a brochure online, fill out the form on the bottom of this page and include your mailing address. You may also call 800-999-9788 and request one.
Remove algae, scum, or other marine growth while they are still wet. This is nearly impossible to do once dry. Do not use harsh chemicals or abrasives to clean aluminum tubes. Toon Brite is a popular product for cleaning your pontoon boats.
Your Manitou owner's packet has specific cleaning instructions. If a stain starts to develop, it can be cleaned with warm water and a mild household detergent. Do not use strong solvents to clean the carpet, as permanent damage to the fibers will occur.
Your Manitou owner's packet has specific cleaning instructions.Wash with a mixture of mild soap (Ivory®) and water. Additional care and cleaning instructions are available at the Spradling Website and here. There is also a complete list of approved cleaners provided by Spradling.
We recommend mixing 1 oz. Simple Green with four cups of water in a spray bottle. It is very important to dilute the Simple Green so that damage does not occur to your graphics.
It's easy, just click on the Online Store button on the home page of our website.
The speed of your boat is greatly affected by the horsepower, load, (fuel capacity, gear, people) and weather conditions. Your authorized Manitou dealer can give you an idea of the speed.
We only sell boats through our dealer network. Our dealers are an integral part of our organization. They rig the boats before delivery and make sure that the boat is ready for delivery, as well as providing parts and service along the way.
It is impossible for us to stock parts for every model year, but we do have some old parts. Please contact your local Manitou dealer to check on parts and availability.
Kevin Hannula, who works with us on our wiring system designs, is one of the top electrical
engineers in marine. In addition to assuring that Manitou has electrical
systems that are second to none, Kevin publishes a website devoted to boat
wiring, Easy Ac/Dc. It's an excellent
resource for any questions that you might have concerning boat wiring and marine electrical systems. Here is an additional article from Easy Ac/Dc about an 2005 Manitou and the wiring.
Our marine electrical products are sourced from the world's top manufacturers of marine electrical, including
Attwood Marine,
Marinco,
BEP,
Blue Sea Systems,
Guest, and
AFI.
You can be assured that all Boat Wiring Store parts are of the highest quality and that each meets or exceeds boating industry standards for performance and safety.
Currently, all Manitou hull identification numbers (HIN) are located on the starboard stern of the boat (the rear, driver's side of the boat) below the rub rail.
A zip code search is available on our website in the Find a Dealer section.
All NMMA Certified pontoon boats have a NMMA capacity tag located on the helm. This tag is yellow, black, and silver and states the maximum persons capacity and maximum horsepower capacity for that particular model.
For the past four years, the NMMA has awarded the Customer Service Index (CSI) award yearly at the Miami International Boat Expo (IBEX). The NMMA sends out a survey to all new boat owners a few months after purchase, and also sends a survey to owners one year after purchase. Results from these surveys determine the CSI award winners. Manitou has received the CSI award every year since its inception.
Discover boating is a NMMA program that promotes the boating lifestyle.
The CSI Award Program recognizes participating companies that have actively measured customer satisfaction to pursue continuous improvement. Award recipients achieved and maintained an independently measured standard of excellence of 90 percent or higher in customer satisfaction over the past year. More than 50,000 consumers purchase a new boat and engine in a given year.
The National Marine Manufactures Association (NMMA) is comprised of over 1,400 companies who produce a variety of recreational boating products. These companies have a shared vision of providing customers with a safe boating experience. The NMMA is divided into three divisions: Boat Manufacturing Division, Accessory Manufacturing Division, and Engine Manufacturing Division. All Manitou and Aurora pontoon boats are NMMA Certified using standards set by the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC).
All NMMA Certified boats undergo a vigorous certification process. NMMA Certified boats are evaluated for compliance with 31 ABYC standards. These compliance standards exceed United State Coast Guard standards. Inspectors visit NMMA manufactures and observe the manufacturing process. If deficiencies are found, the manufacture is required to make the boat compliant. NMMA Certification requires compliance with carbon monoxide detection systems, exhaust systems, steering systems, doors, hatches, ladders, electric bilge pumps, storage batteries, and portable fuel systems. Federal requirements do not govern these systems.
Manitou Dealers from California to Maine have had great success with the SHP and VP models. Check out our dealer locator link to find your nearest Manitou Dealer. Once you drive the latest from Manitou, you will truly appreciate the V-Toon advantage.
Our quality construction allows us to offer our patented V-Toon Technology. Unlike some competitors, we do not cut corners in our construction. By using extruded hat crossmembers, full length risers, thicker aluminum in the tubes, and the strongest deck in the industry, Manitou manufactures a boat that can withstand the demands placed on modern high horsepower performance pontoon boats.
Check out the motor pod on a Manitou. The .160" thick motor pod is bolted at 20 locations to extruded hat crossmembers. Others with flimsy construction know better than to subject their motor pod construction to these forces. For long term durability, today's high horsepower motors need the adequate support that only Manitou offers.
The Manitou SHP features a Sea Star Hydraulic Steering System with Power Assist. Similar to many automobiles, this hydraulic system uses an electric pump to allow steering with your finger tips.
If you are tired of fighting with your big outboard, maybe its time you test drove a Manitou SHP. This boat powers through corners, even with a full load.
On May 31st 2011, Triton Industries was issued a United States patent (NO.: US 7,950,340) for their revolutionary V-toon style pontoon boat. The design is featured in every V-Toon® currently being produced under their Manitou brand name. Since the hull's debut in the 2005 model year, the company has worked diligently to secure a broad patent to protect this unique product. This nearly six year effort has finally bore fruit.
To understand the V-Toon advantage, you must first understand how performance pontoons have evolved. A typical pontoon hull is considered a displacement hull, not a planing hull like a fiberglass speedboat. In addition to being far less efficient than a planing hull, a displacement hull does not allow a pontoon to bank gracefully at high speeds. In years past, many pontoon owners with high horsepower motors have been disappointed with their boats? performance. The Manitou V-Toon hull has created a hull design which acts as a planning hull. Hard cornering to the outside has been replaced with a more natural inward banking. This is unlike any pontoon previously on the market. You can have the handling and performance of a fiberglass boat with the stability and floor space of a pontoon.