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2011 Manitou Dealer Meeting Boats
2011 Manitou Dealer Meeting Boats

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

Boating World Takes a Look at the 22 Encore SHP
Boating World Takes a Look at the 22 Encore SHP


Magazine Review - December 05, 2009

Eight for Eight and Counting
Eight for Eight and Counting

MIAMI BEACH - October 14, 2009 - The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) today recognized recipients of the 2009 Marine Industry CSI Awards. A total of 70 boat and engine manufacturers were recognized for excellence in customer satisfaction, as part of NMMA's Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) program.

The Marine Industry CSI Awards program honors participating manufacturers that actively measure customer satisfaction and pursue continuous improvement to better serve the customer. 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 customers purchasing a new boat or engine during the period between April 1, 2008 and March 31, 2009. Participating manufacturers must survey all new boat buyers during this period. For this reporting period, an impressive 60,000 customer responses were collected.

Manitou has received this award every year since its inception, eight for eight and counting.

Award Recognition - December 08, 2009

Get Them While They Last.
Get Them While They Last.

A limited number of non-current Manitou models are still available. Contact your local Manitou Dealer to find out more before they are gone FOREVER.

Announcement - February 15, 2009

JD Power Award
JD Power Award

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

Manitou 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Xplode
Manitou 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Xplode

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

Manitou Receives Their 9th Consecutive CSI Award
Manitou Receives Their 9th Consecutive CSI Award

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

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Manitou's Facebook Fan Page

Follow Manitou's new fan page on Facebook. If you have a Facebook page, click the link below and join Manitou today!!


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Announcement - April 05, 2010

PDB Magazine writes about the 22 Aurora VP
PDB Magazine writes about the 22 Aurora VP




Announcement - March 29, 2010

Sportsstuff + Manitou V-Toon Technology = An Unbeatable Combination
Sportsstuff + Manitou V-Toon Technology = An Unbeatable Combination

There’s no better combination in excellence and design than to pair-up Sportsstuff’s fully controllable Doables with one of our fast-action Manitou SHP Pontoon Boats! Sportsstuff, the industry’s leading inflatable water sports manufacturer, has introduced 8 new fully controllable Doables for 2010. Combine these with our patent pending Sport Handling Package with V-Toon Technology and SeaStar Power Assist Hydraulic Steering and you have an unbeatable recipe for maximum excitement on the water! All of Sportsstuff’s controllable Doables give the rider more control than ever before, allowing the ability to do slaloming and spinning maneuvers while the boat simply drives straight. The new Slaloms are specially designed for steering back and fourth across the wake and several spinnable tricksters enable riders to create their own spin moves. Our sporty and luxurious Manitou SHP Pontoon Boats provide the necessary versatility for an exhilarating day on the lake towing these inflatable water toys or embarking on a relaxing cruise. See Sportsstuff’s amazing new spinnable Mixmaster by playing the imbedded video on this page or watch all their new Doables in action on their website.
www.sportsstuff.com 



Announcement - March 11, 2010