The NMMA Certified label on a Manitou boat lets you know it was built to meet and often exceed industry quality and safety standards for critical components such as electrical systems, powering, flotation, fuel systems and navigation lights. Certified boat models must also pass rigorous annual inspections from independent third-party inspectors. According to U.S. Coast Guard statistics NMMA Certified boats have fewer recalls due to safety issues than non-certified boats.


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Take the V-Toon Challenge!

V-Toon Challenge - Boat Giveaway!

Manitou Pontoon Boats has launched the "V-Toon Challenge Test Drive Campaign," allowing customers who take a test drive on a Manitou SHP with a participating dealer, then fill out the official entry form, the chance to win a 2009 Manitou X-Plode.

"Manitou is so confident in the superior ride and handling of the patent pending SHP with V-Toon technology that a budget of $180,000 was authorized for this exciting challenge and giveaway," company president Scott VanWagenen said in a statement.

"This budget includes discounted demo SHP models for dealers to conduct test drives, advertising for the event, a V-Toon challenge promotional kit and the grand prize of a brand new 2009 X-Plode."

Call Indian River Marina today for a test drive,
and enter your chance to win!



Imagination turned into reality

The Sport Handling Package is Unbelievable, even after seeing it for yourself. It looks innocent until it starts to move. Think of a fine-tuned sports car. The V-Toon hull provides incredible maneuverability and is capable of figure 8s and hairpin turns with a stability that's uncanny.

What is the Manitou Sport Handling Package (SHP)?
It's a unique combination of Manitou's V-Toon hull and a powerful performance steering system. The SHP provides the most amazing maneuverabiliy ever imagined with a pontoon boat.

On the outboard SHP models, the center tube diameter has been increased to 27" while the outside tubes are 23". Plus, relative to the deck, the center tube is mounted lower than the outside tubes.

The result is a boat that achieves better hole shots and higher top end speeds due to the added lift and increased planing surface designed into the V-Toon hull.

Several components work together, making a unique vessel
Manitou has used its 20 years experience in pontoon design to provide a package that delivers performance previously not seen on high horsepower pontoon boats.
  • All Manitou SHP models are underskinned triple tube models which feature a center tube which is larger than the outside tubes.

  • This center tube is mounted lower than the outside tubes, preventing ventilation during sharp turning.


  • Lifting strakes are standard on the inside and outside of all three tubes, allowing for quicker planing and better hole shot.


  • The final component of the Manitou SHP is a Sea Star Hydraulic Steering System with power assist unit.


The handling of a V-bottom boat and the floor space of a pontoon have finally come together.

When Imagination transforms into Reality you get the...


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How can I test drive a Manitou SHP?
Come see us! Our Sales Members can provide you with the latest information on the full line of Manitou Pontoon Boat Models.

Once you drive the from Manitou, you will truly appreciate the advantage of Technology!



Contact Information:

Google map & Driving directions. Glen - Sales Manager
Indian River Marina
3020 Apple Blossom
P.O. Box 398
Indian River, MI
49749-0398

Phone: (231) 238-9373
Fax: (231) 238-9372
Email: info@indianrivermarina.com

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Manitou recently received the coveted JD Power award; "Highest in customer satisfaction in pontoon boats."

Manitou received the highest numerical score among pontoon boats in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Boat Competitive Information Study based on responses from 9,718 consumers measuring 12 pontoon boat brands and owner opinions of 2006 and 2007 model year boats registered June 2006-May 2007. Includes pontoon boats with two-three aluminum tubes supporting a flat plywood deck surrounded by railings and powered by outboards or sterndrives. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed September-October 2007. Your experiences may vary. jdpower.com




Manitou has received the
CSI Award every year
since its inception.


The Marine Industry CSI Awards program recognizes participating companies actively measuring 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, based on information provided by more than 50,000 consumers purchasing a new boat or engine during the period between July 2006 and June 2007.



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