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codeman671 · 04-24-2009, 08:59 PM

I, like Dan above, am a Manitou fan. I run a 24' SHP tritoon with a Merc 225hp optimax. It handles incredibly and is very fast. I surprise many other boats with its speed, agility and stability.

My previous Manitou was a 22' tritoon (non-shp) with a 115hp Optimax. This boat was still quick (37mph) and stable. It probably would be a great setuop for you. On a small lake like Crystal I hardly think you need to go 200+hp. I would stay in the 115-150hp range and go for a 4 stroke to keep the noise and fuel consumption down. I am a fan of big power personally but don't see the need for your application. You will get better handling and a more stable feel with the tritoon, although you could easily do a twin tube as well.

If you are going Manitou my suggestion would be to talk to Bob Cicceto at Rochester Sports Center. Tell him that Jason with the yellow Manitou sent you. They are my personal choice (not implying anything or bashing the dealer here on the lake). You will get a great boat, good price and the service from a large dealer that has been around for a long time.

04-24-2009, 08:59 PM	#5
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,494 Thanks: 221 Thanked 811 Times in 487 Posts	I, like Dan above, am a Manitou fan. I run a 24' SHP tritoon with a Merc 225hp optimax. It handles incredibly and is very fast. I surprise many other boats with its speed, agility and stability. My previous Manitou was a 22' tritoon (non-shp) with a 115hp Optimax. This boat was still quick (37mph) and stable. It probably would be a great setuop for you. On a small lake like Crystal I hardly think you need to go 200+hp. I would stay in the 115-150hp range and go for a 4 stroke to keep the noise and fuel consumption down. I am a fan of big power personally but don't see the need for your application. You will get better handling and a more stable feel with the tritoon, although you could easily do a twin tube as well. If you are going Manitou my suggestion would be to talk to Bob Cicceto at Rochester Sports Center. Tell him that Jason with the yellow Manitou sent you. They are my personal choice (not implying anything or bashing the dealer here on the lake). You will get a great boat, good price and the service from a large dealer that has been around for a long time.