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Announcement - February 15, 2009
Announcement - March 11, 2010
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Announcement - April 05, 2010
Last week Dave Curtis, Vice President of Operations for Manitou, teamed up with Mike Krautkramer, Senior O.E.M. Application Engineer for Yamaha, to test two of Yamaha's brand new SHO engines. Special thanks to the staff at grace Marine in Bettendorf, Iowa for supporting the testing. Was Dave impressed? Read below to find out.
Yamaha’s new, 4.2 liter, naturally aspirated, sleeveless big
block design coupled with an SHP hull with V-Toon® Technology,
creates a winning combination. The 24’ X-plode cruise paired with the 250 SHO
topped 50 MPH. The Yamaha V-Max SHO delivers gravity defying holeshots and
arm-stretching acceleration that will definitely impress your passengers and
set you back in your seat. The new lightweight design develops an incredible
mid-range that enhances the hull’s cat-like reflexes.
Great holeshots, incredible acceleration and strong top end
normally equates to poor fuel economy, right? Well, not in this case. Through
industry leading four-stroke technology Yamaha was able to deliver all of this
as well as class leading fuel economy. The engineers at Manitou consider the
V-Max SHO to be an excellent choice when selecting a motor for your new SHP.
Is the V-Max SHO and V-Toon Technology, the perfect
marriage? The testing sure put smiles on our faces. But you decide, test drive
one today at a dealer near you.
Manitou and a Yamaha V-Max SHO, a winning combination
Last week Dave Curtis, Vice President of Operations for Manitou, teamed up with Mike Krautkramer, Senior O.E.M. Application Engineer for Yamaha, to test two of Yamaha's brand new SHO engines. Special thanks to the staff at grace Marine in Bettendorf, Iowa for supporting the testing. Was Dave impressed? Read below to find out.
Yamaha’s new, 4.2 liter, naturally aspirated, sleeveless big block design coupled with an SHP hull with V-Toon® Technology, creates a winning combination. The 24’ X-plode cruise paired with the 250 SHO topped 50 MPH. The Yamaha V-Max SHO delivers gravity defying holeshots and arm-stretching acceleration that will definitely impress your passengers and set you back in your seat. The new lightweight design develops an incredible mid-range that enhances the hull’s cat-like reflexes.
Great holeshots, incredible acceleration and strong top end normally equates to poor fuel economy, right? Well, not in this case. Through industry leading four-stroke technology Yamaha was able to deliver all of this as well as class leading fuel economy. The engineers at Manitou consider the V-Max SHO to be an excellent choice when selecting a motor for your new SHP.
Is the V-Max SHO and V-Toon Technology, the perfect marriage? The testing sure put smiles on our faces. But you decide, test drive one today at a dealer near you.
Announcement - April 15, 2010
As the summer creeps ever closer it is important to review your knowledge of boating safety requirements. Take this short 25 question quiz below and see how you score. You can also share this quiz with other boaters on your own website by clicking "Add Quiz to Your Website". Help Manitou promote safe boating this summer.
Announcement - April 29, 2010
Manitou is proud to unveil our 25th Anniversary Edition Xplode. This boat is loaded with unique standard features including internal and external LED lighting, a rear swim light, rear teak style flooring and a walk-around transom. The interior furniture is designed like our sporty Xplode models but wrapped in a cream colored soft touch vinyl with black accents. This boat is a contemporary blend of sport and luxury. The package is available as a 23' or 25' SHP. These units will be available in limited quantities, so contact your Manitou dealer today.
Announcement - July 14, 2010
The 2011 Manitou Dealer meeting just ended. The new boats and numerous changes received compliments from all dealers in attendance. Below are a few sneak peak pictures of what is coming in 2011 for Manitou.
Announcement - August 11, 2010
Manitou Pontoon Boats is proud to receive their 9th consecutive CSI award for customer satisfaction from the National Marine Manufacturers Association. This award is based on an initial survey sent to new boat owners immediately after the boat is registered and a follow up survey sent a few months later. Manitou uses this information to more accurately gauge the end users opinion of their new product. “We are proud to be one of the few pontoon builders who have received this award every year, it is a true testament of our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction” Scott VanWagenen President of Manitou said in a statement.
Announcement - September 01, 2010
Manitou Pontoon
Boats was honored with the J.D. Power and Associates award for “Highest
in Customer Satisfaction with Pontoon Boats”* at the Miami
International Boat Show yesterday.
“Receiving this award is a public declaration of what Manitou has
believed all along, quality boats and superior service translate into
satisfied customers. I believe our cutting edge product offering,
lifelong employee base, loyal service oriented dealers and numerous
satisfied customers are what have made receiving this award possible”
said Scott VanWagenen, president of Manitou Pontoon Boats.
J.D. Power and Associates measures customer satisfaction and product
performance in six factors for the pontoon segment: engine;
ride/handling; helm/instrument panel; design/styling; sound system; and
fishing. In all, J.D. Power and Associates surveys thousands of
consumers to determine the level of satisfaction for the annual award.
Scott Wagoner, Vice President of Sales, Manitou Pontoon Boats said, “We
are very excited that this is the second time in the past three years
that Manitou has received this prestigious award. At Manitou our focus
has always been to build a quality pontoon boat with a most recent
emphasis on performance handling pontoons equipped with V-Toon
Technology TM. We take great pride in receiving the J.D. Power and
Associates award and thanks goes to all of our dealers and employees
for their hard earned efforts”.
Read
a complete review on the Manitou 22 Oasis SHP written by Eric Sorensen.
“On the test ride, the SHP performed as advertised, heeling (banking is
the aeronautical term) into a turn, especially when the wheel is hard
over, making it a delight to drive.”
* Headquartered in Westlake Village, Calif., J.D. Power and Associates
is an ISO 9001-registered global marketing information services firm
operating in key business sectors including market research,
forecasting, performance improvement, training and customer
satisfaction. The firm’s quality and satisfaction measurements are
based on responses from millions of consumers annually. For more
information on car reviews and ratings, car insurance, health
insurance, cell phone ratings, and more, please visit JDPower.com. J.D.
Power and Associates is a business unit of The McGraw-Hill Companies.
Award Recognition - February 01, 2008
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