Boat Test: 2023 Manitou Cruise 22 MAX Switchback
Garnering one of Boating’s coveted 2022 Marine Power Innovation Awards, this Manitou pontoon’s Rotax outboard creates a new ownership experience.
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Garnering one of Boating’s coveted 2022 Marine Power Innovation Awards, this Manitou pontoon’s Rotax outboard creates a new ownership experience.
Maximum performance mixed with sleek looks.
The Switch 21 Sport is a versatile boat that’s packed with fun.
The Fusion 324 SL is a great platform for a cruise with friends or extended family.
Pontoon Boats now come in such a wide variety of styles and are built with an equally wide variety of activities in mind. What’s the best pontoon boat for you? Maybe you want a performance pontoon boat? Or, perhaps a pontoon with which to ski and pursue other watersports floats your boat? Regardless, from our Best Pontoon Boat List to our boat tests, Boating delivers.In fact, Boating’s Certified Boat Tests include performance data, cruising boat pricing–current at the date of publication–and detailed descriptions of layout and features. Best of all, our experienced editors, the world’s foremost powerboat experts, deliver insightful commentary, including providing a comparison boat that will help you better understand where the test boat fits in the marketplace.
If you’re a boat owner, you already know that pontoon boats reign as one of the hottest-selling segments on the market. If you’re new to boating, welcome to the evolution! More than just racking up sales numbers, a lot of research and development money continues to funnel into pontoons. No boat type carries more people for its length, and thanks to recent advances in design, pontoon boats now offer ride and handling superior to ’toons of the past. Learn more about the hottest pontoons on the market.
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The SW5 2410 CLS combines style, standards and luxury.
The Continental NX mixes luxury with performance.
The Naxos combines quality and innovation with a smooth ride.
Striking design mixed with remarkable performance.
Stylish looks meet impressive performance.
Aggressive handling matches aggressive looks.
A solid ride and plentiful amenities.
Quick, quiet and economical.
The 24 MAX Navigator is well set up for fun and function.
A modern, streamlined appearance and agile maneuverability.
Modern luxury mixed with a thrilling ride.
A party barge that offers agile handling.
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