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Boat · 26 ft (8 m) · Bullhead City

GGetBoat EditorialAvis publié le 8 août 2026
4.3/ 5
score d'expert
Design4.4
Performance4.3
Confort4.4
Maniabilité4.5
Rapport qualité-prix4.1

Caractéristiques clés

Chantier
MANITOU PONTOON
Modèle
25 AURORA LE VP II
Longueur
26 ft (8 m)
Passagers
12
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Verdict

A well-built 26-foot tritoon with strong passenger capacity, refined V-Toon handling, and family-friendly comfort. It is best suited to buyers who want a stable, sporty pontoon that can still serve as a relaxed day boat, though options and higher-powered setups can push the price up.

Avantages

  • +V-Toon VP II hull adds center-tube lift and better cornering than a standard pontoon
  • +Seats up to 13, making it a strong family-and-friends platform
  • +Wide, stable 26-foot layout with practical lounge and privacy features
  • +SeaStar power steering and 200 hp cap support easier, more confident handling

Inconvénients

  • Heavier, more complex tritoon setup than a basic pontoon
  • Not as fuel-efficient or simple as a lighter twin-tube model
  • Performance depends heavily on engine and option package
  • Cabin count is listed as zero, so overnight use is not part of its appeal

The 2021 Manitou Aurora LE VP II is a premium tritoon built around Manitou’s V-Toon concept, with a larger center tube and lifting strakes designed to improve lift and cornering. Public specs place it at about 26 feet overall, with capacity for 13 people and a 200 hp maximum, which puts it firmly in the sport-cruising segment rather than the basic leisure pontoon class.[1][8][11]

On the water, this hull should feel more planted and responsive than a conventional pontoon, especially in turns and when accelerating. Manitou’s VP II package is specifically aimed at higher-speed use, and the brand pairs it with SeaStar power steering on these higher-output setups for easier control.[8][11]

Comfort is a clear strength: the layout includes extended chaise seating, vinyl flooring, rear entry boarding, a privacy station, and a standard stereo package, making it well suited to day trips and social use.[1] The tradeoff is value: this is a more sophisticated and heavier build than a standard two-tube boat, so it offers better capability but usually at a higher purchase and ownership cost.[1][2][6]

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