My First Pontoon - Manitou Xplode
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My First Pontoon - Manitou Xplode
Well I finally pulled the trigger. Had speedboats my entire life, most recently a 28' checkmate with 550 horsepower. After mulling it over for a while I decided to get rid of it and get buy this gem. I spent a lot of time on a fiends triton bently last year but wanted something a little faster. Although most of the time we will plan on just cruising slow the lake I spend my weekends on is about 30 miles long so sometimes you need to just get somewhere. Plus I plan on taking up skiing and/or kneeboarding so I wanted something with power. I just picked this one up this week, its a 2013 leftover 25' xplode with a 2014 250etec. I did a lot or research on this site that helped me make the decision on a Manitou. Hopefully I like it! Cant wait to go out the first time, hopefully in the next week or two.
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Re: My First Pontoon - Manitou Xplode
Welcome to the club.....nice looking toon.
SMLTOONER
Ted & Emily
2019 Bennington 21SL Tri-toon
2019 Yamaha 150 HP
Smith Mtn. Lake, Virginia
Ted & Emily
2019 Bennington 21SL Tri-toon
2019 Yamaha 150 HP
Smith Mtn. Lake, Virginia
Re: My First Pontoon - Manitou Xplode
Nice, you will love it compareds to a fiberglass boat. I had a hard time switching myself when I bought my 2012 Southbay. I have a 2014 Crest ordered with a 250 Verado Pro and cant wait for it to get here.
2014 Crest Classic 250 SLR2 , Mercury 300 Verado Pro , Mercury Enertia Prop
2012 South Bay 522 , Merc 115 4S, Mercury Spitfire 4 blade prop-13 pitch light 25 mph gps, 11 pitch heavy - Sold
2012 South Bay 522 , Merc 115 4S, Mercury Spitfire 4 blade prop-13 pitch light 25 mph gps, 11 pitch heavy - Sold
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Re: My First Pontoon - Manitou Xplode
NICE!!!! What kind and pitch prop are running on your 250HO? Reason I am asking I have one on order also.
[b]If you can read this thank a teacher.
If you are reading it in English thank a Veteran.[/b]
2014 Tahoe LT Cruise 2300
2014 Evinrude Etec 250 HO
2008 Stratos 294 XL
2012 Evinrude Etec 225 HO
If you are reading it in English thank a Veteran.[/b]
2014 Tahoe LT Cruise 2300
2014 Evinrude Etec 250 HO
2008 Stratos 294 XL
2012 Evinrude Etec 225 HO
Re: My First Pontoon - Manitou Xplode
It came with a 3 blade rebel on it but I cant see any markings on it with a pitch. I havent run it yet so not sure how it performs.rhorne wrote:NICE!!!! What kind and pitch prop are running on your 250HO? Reason I am asking I have one on order also.
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My dealer installs vipers. I'm thinking the rebel may give better fuel economy. Just have to wait and do some testing. If you don't mind when you get to run yours please post you numbers. Thanks RogerChaz wrote:It came with a 3 blade rebel on it but I cant see any markings on it with a pitch. I havent run it yet so not sure how it performs.rhorne wrote:NICE!!!! What kind and pitch prop are running on your 250HO? Reason I am asking I have one on order also.
[b]If you can read this thank a teacher.
If you are reading it in English thank a Veteran.[/b]
2014 Tahoe LT Cruise 2300
2014 Evinrude Etec 250 HO
2008 Stratos 294 XL
2012 Evinrude Etec 225 HO
If you are reading it in English thank a Veteran.[/b]
2014 Tahoe LT Cruise 2300
2014 Evinrude Etec 250 HO
2008 Stratos 294 XL
2012 Evinrude Etec 225 HO
Re: My First Pontoon - Manitou Xplode
If you want to know about e-tec props, Bryan (bryden24shp) is who to talk to.
Carl & Suzi
07 Bennington 2275rl triton w/ strakes
150 Honda 15x15p Enertia prop
Power assisted steering
Denver, NC Lake Norman
Pleiku, Vietnam 1971
Agent Orange survivor (so far)
07 Bennington 2275rl triton w/ strakes
150 Honda 15x15p Enertia prop
Power assisted steering
Denver, NC Lake Norman
Pleiku, Vietnam 1971
Agent Orange survivor (so far)
Re: My First Pontoon - Manitou Xplode
Here's a thread with about 9 pages of good test info with all different props on a manitous with etec's. Can keep you busy for hours!
Ill definitely post some results once I have them.
http://www.etecownersgroup.com/post/250 ... hp-5407471
Ill definitely post some results once I have them.
http://www.etecownersgroup.com/post/250 ... hp-5407471
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Re: My First Pontoon - Manitou Xplode
Yep!!!, I have read it several times. Very good information.Chaz wrote:Here's a thread with about 9 pages of good test info with all different props on a manitous with etec's. Can keep you busy for hours!
Ill definitely post some results once I have them.
http://www.etecownersgroup.com/post/250 ... hp-5407471
[b]If you can read this thank a teacher.
If you are reading it in English thank a Veteran.[/b]
2014 Tahoe LT Cruise 2300
2014 Evinrude Etec 250 HO
2008 Stratos 294 XL
2012 Evinrude Etec 225 HO
If you are reading it in English thank a Veteran.[/b]
2014 Tahoe LT Cruise 2300
2014 Evinrude Etec 250 HO
2008 Stratos 294 XL
2012 Evinrude Etec 225 HO
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Re: My First Pontoon - Manitou Xplode
Thanks. Roger. Looks like we are neighbors. I live on the Santee Cooper lakes, about 2 hours from you.cwag911 wrote:If you want to know about e-tec props, Bryan (bryden24shp) is who to talk to.
[b]If you can read this thank a teacher.
If you are reading it in English thank a Veteran.[/b]
2014 Tahoe LT Cruise 2300
2014 Evinrude Etec 250 HO
2008 Stratos 294 XL
2012 Evinrude Etec 225 HO
If you are reading it in English thank a Veteran.[/b]
2014 Tahoe LT Cruise 2300
2014 Evinrude Etec 250 HO
2008 Stratos 294 XL
2012 Evinrude Etec 225 HO
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Re: My First Pontoon - Manitou Xplode
Welcome i just bought a new manitou legacy with a yammy 250 cant wait to get er in the water
2013 Manitou Legacy 25 Shp
250HP Yamaha SHO 4 Stroke
2012 F350 Lariat Crew Cab Diesel
250HP Yamaha SHO 4 Stroke
2012 F350 Lariat Crew Cab Diesel
Re: My First Pontoon - Manitou Xplode
Good lookin toon.... from what I've read, Manitou makes a fine boat.. congratulations
Roland & Jo
2010 Bennington 20 Sfi
Yamaha 75 4 Stroke
Shreveport, Louisiana
2010 Bennington 20 Sfi
Yamaha 75 4 Stroke
Shreveport, Louisiana
Re: My First Pontoon - Manitou Xplode
Great looking toon!!
You'll love the way it handles on the water. The manitou's turn very easily (I've had lots of jaws drop on my lake. People hadn't ever seen a toon do those sorts of maneuvers before!)
You'll love the way it handles on the water. The manitou's turn very easily (I've had lots of jaws drop on my lake. People hadn't ever seen a toon do those sorts of maneuvers before!)
2006 24' Manitou Osprey Pro SHP F2
175 Yamaha VMax
2016 Ford F150
175 Yamaha VMax
2016 Ford F150
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Re: My First Pontoon - Manitou Xplode
Well I finally pulled the trigger. Had speedboats my entire life, most recently a 28' checkmate with 550 horsepower. After mulling it over for a while I decided to get rid of it and get buy this gem. I spent a lot of time on a fiends triton bently last year but wanted something a little faster. Although most of the time we will plan on just cruising slow the lake I spend my weekends on is about 30 miles long so sometimes you need to just get somewhere. Plus I plan on taking up skiing and/or kneeboarding so I wanted something with power. I just picked this one up this week, its a 2013 leftover 25' xplode with a 2014 250etec. I did a lot or research on this site that helped me make the decision on a Manitou. Hopefully I like it! Cant wait to go out the first time, hopefully in the next week or two.
Nice boat! Let me know how it runs when you get it wet. I've got a 2011 270 with a 250 VMAX spinning a 14-1/4 18 pitch. I'm curious about the top speeds on some of the smaller, lighter boats (ours is every bit of 28' and loaded is certainly in the 4500# range). I can pull mid 40's with just my wife and I in goo conditions - RPM's top just shy of 5800. I've had 6 plus a load (coolers, gear, etc.) and pushed 40. am thinking I might swap out to a 19p or 20p 4 blade - not sure about size yet. with the way it's set now it comes out of the water like a rocket and is planed in no time.
I went to the Manitou for the same reason - cut my teeth on go fast CC boats for offshore fishing, we had fountains - so I wanted something that moved and handled.
2011 Manitou Xplode 270 SHP SES
250 Yammy VMAX SHO
"DRxUG $$"
250 Yammy VMAX SHO
"DRxUG $$"
Re: My First Pontoon - Manitou Xplode
Congrats! VERY nice..... Top level machine.
Rascal
Rascal
Fishing Year Round SW Florida
Gulf Coast & Pine Island Sound
Premier 22' 2012 Cast A Way
115 hp Honda, 15.5 x 13 prop
Sea Star Power Steering
Day Enclosure
Loan Star Anchor Winch
Fixed Mount ipad Air for
Navigation & Satellite Weather
Gulf Coast & Pine Island Sound
Premier 22' 2012 Cast A Way
115 hp Honda, 15.5 x 13 prop
Sea Star Power Steering
Day Enclosure
Loan Star Anchor Winch
Fixed Mount ipad Air for
Navigation & Satellite Weather