Manitou 25 Aurora LE: Have It Your Way, All Day

“Make choices, not trade-offs.” The folks at Manitou Pontoon Boats weren’t just crafting a snappy slogan when they came up with those words. The 25 Aurora LE, for example, is available in three deck and three hull configurations — not to mention its list of more than 65 optional items, so you can rig the boat for your preferred style and activity.

As the largest model in the builder’s most customizable line, the Manitou 25 Aurora LE is accommodating and then some. The standard deck plan calls for twin bow lounges and an L-shaped lounge aft of the helm station. The RF version adds a second bucket seat opposite the helm, as well as a second lounge in back. The bar layout features — what else? — a bar on the port side with three stools, a curved countertop and cupholders. The 25 Aurora LE can host up to 13 people overall.

Owners can also pick between twin tubes (either 23 or 25 inches in diameter); the Sport Handling Package (SHP) with three tubes, aggressive nosecones and positive-angle lifting strakes; and the VP with three tubes for enhanced maneuverability but designed for lower horsepower ratings. For those who want the ability to perform optimally at high speeds and in rougher waters, the SHP not only offers the best lift and stability but also comes with SeaStar Power Assist Hydraulic Steering for added control.

The Manitou 25 Aurora LE has a lot of standard features that would be options on many mid-range pontoon boats, including things like a ski tow bar, reclining helm chair, Bluetooth-ready stereo with four speakers, and a privacy station assembly in the aft lounge. The options are diverse and appealing: premium Orion cooler, portable cupholder, ottoman, depth finder, porta potti, dinette table, blue interior and exterior LED lighting, woven carpet in a range of colors, and upgraded sound system and speakers.

Water sports enthusiasts will appreciate the optional tower and ski mirror, as well as the fishfinder and livewell. Front and rear entry doors, and another on the port side, make coming and going safe and convenient. Plus, a number of bimini top configurations provides shade when the sun gets too hot.

Manitou TriToons are exclusively sold by Big Thunder Marine at Lake of the Ozarks. Call 1-866-Go-Ozark, visit any one of Big Thunder's five locations or visit BigThunderMarine.com.