Manitou 25 Encore RF SHP

Twin engines give this pontoon even more smiles per mile.

by Craig Ritchie

Pontoon boats’ popularity continues to grow as they become ever more luxurious, versatile and capable.

The recent trend toward twin-engine pontoons like Manitou’s 25 Encore RF Dual Engine SHP makes a great platform even better, offering spirited performance and handling.

“The addition of the second engine makes the boat more stable and much smoother in rough water,” says Greg VanWagenen, Manitou director of marketing and communication. “The Encore is our mid-level luxury boat so it brings the price point below $100,000 with twin 150 engines.”

The 25 Encore RF follows a proven floorplan with twin forward and stern lounge seats for optimal passenger comfort and maximum versatility. All of the furniture features Manitou’s Comfort Touch marine vinyl upholstery that’s extra soft on bare, wet skin. Amenities like a standard dinette table, LED lighting, a Bimini top and cup holders throughout speak to the Encore’s family friendly design. Three wide lift gates provide easy boarding access from the dock, and a change room concealed in the aft end of the portside bow lounger offers a discreet spot to switch out of wet swimwear. Standard vinyl flooring dries faster than traditional carpet while still providing a secure grip for wet feet.

Manitou’s attention to detail is evident throughout, with thoughtful features like an LED anchor light on the Bimini, a built-in soft-sided cooler, a wide, four-step rear boarding ladder, a ski tow bar, docking lights, a master on/off battery switch, a standard color-matched mooring cover and a built-in waste receptacle. There really isn’t much to add here, as the Encore comes from the factory equipped with everything a boating family might need.

The driver enjoys a raised helm station with a super- comfortable, mid-back helm seat on a slider base. A Simrad Go 7 smart screen dominates the contemporary dash panel, which is topped by an upholstered brow and a stylish, low-profile windshield. Thoughtful touches like a 12V outlet, a USB port, a depth gauge, an elegant Midnight Brush steering wheel with Teleflex Xtreme steering, and a deluxe Kicker KMC 10 stereo with Bluetooth connectivity and four Kicker speakers provide the 25 Encore with everything required for great times on the water.

DEALERS
Hall’s Sport Center
hallssportcenter.com
231-733-2433

Munson Marine
munsonmarine.com
847-587-4902

Northshore Sports and Auto
northshoresports.ca
705-942-9006