Valcourt, Quebec, Canada

Offering more outboard engine choices than any other pontoon boat, the Manitou Cruise by BRP leverages the power of innovation, holistic design approach, and engineering to infuse the pontoon industry with new life

The Manitou Cruise brings a paradigm shift and cuts through the sea of sameness that has characterized the pontoon industry for decades.

This boat is built from the materials used to the manufacturing process, all the way to the seamless integration of its engine into the hull.

For tis innovative design, the Manitou Cruise has been awarded a 2023 Good Design Award by The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.

Since the engine is low and mostly underwater, the consumer has the same advantages of a traditional outboard with the addition of more usable space, low noise, and reduced vibration, as well as peace of mind with the propeller tucked beneath both the platform and engine block.

These benefits allow consumers to enhance all of their favorite activities on the Max deck, an additional usable space.

The flip-back chairs and three-in-one bench seats make the layout customizable, the goal is to keep the right balance between functionality and elegance.

The panels are made of aluminum, using an automotive stamping technique that significantly reduces harsh chemicals used during the manufacturing process. In fact, the boat is more than 93% recyclable.

Project: Manitou Cruise
Designers: BRP Design & Innovation Team, BRP Inc.
Manufacturer: BRP Inc.