2025 Manitou Explore 26 Switchback

With ground-breaking design, and game-changing innovation, the Explore redefines what a Pontoon should be. More than a boat, it’s your pathway to an indescribable summer.

This boat has a 300 hp Mercury XL DTS engine, center toon storage, wireless phone charger, and many more options listed below. The Explore 26 Switchback with Trifold bench features a portside switchback lounger with navigator helm. With max capacity, there's room for up to 14 people. 

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Standard Accessories    

Switchback Lounger, Port

Trifold Bench w/3 in 1 Functionality

Preinstalled LinQ Attachments On Top of Wall (6)

Dual Rear Switchback Loungers

Dual Front Loungers

Integrated Cup Holders

Passenger

USB Charging Ports, Front and Rear

Underseat Tub Storage

Storage Cubbies, Side of Both Helms

Forward Flip Seat Hinges

Ski Tow Bar

Boarding Ladder, Starboard Stern Side

Woven Vinyl Flooring

Biminis & Enclosures    

Sport Bimini, Black, Forward Folding w/Gas Assist

Mooring Cover, Black

Construction & Quality    

Formed Aluminum Walls

V-Toon Hull

Nose Cones, Anti-spray integrated splash fins

Lifting Strakes (6)

Molded Foam Seats

100% Composite Decking

Crossmembers, Extruded Aluminum

Lift Gate, Powder Coated

Furniture, Simtex Marine Vinyl

Mooring Cleats, Stainless Steel (4)

NMMA Certified using ABYC Standards

Pontoon Tube Riser, Full-length

Powder Coated Rub Rail

Riser Brackets, "M" Style

Transducer Bracket

Helm Options    

Navigator's Helm w/Dry Glove Box

USB Charging Port, Navigator's Helm

Garmin 9" ECHOMAP™ UHD 93sv

Blink Digital Switching w/Dedicated Buttons for Key Vessel Functions

Rotomold Helm

High Back Helm Chair w/Recline, Slide, and Swivel

Battery (1)

Master ON/OFF Battery Switch

Gas Tank, 43 Gallon

Phone Cubby, Captain's Helm

Steering, Power Assist

Digital Shift and Throttle

Windscreen, Plastic

Lighting    

Navigation Lights, LED

Docking Lights, LED

Interior Flooring Lights, LED (2 Front, 2 Mid, 2 Rear)

Sound Systems    

Fusion RA-210 Stereo, Garmin

6" Fusion Speakers (4), Garmin