In May, Triton Industries was issued a United States
patent (U.S. Pat. No. 8,186,291), giving additional protection to its
revolutionary V-toon style pontoon boat. This expanded patent protection was
issued nearly a year to the day after the original patent. The original patent covered
pontoon hulls having a center tube that was lower than two inches compared to
the outside tubes. The new patent covers pontoon hulls with any difference in
depth between the center tube and the outside tubes.
This newly broadened patent covers the company's
high performance pontoon boats with handling characteristics that replicate
those of an exceptional V-hull. One of the features encompassed in the patent
is the differential depth between the inner and outer pontoon tubes creating a
sufficient amount of deadrise to allow for traditional V-hull handling. Another
key component of the invention is the inclusion of hull features to enhance the
planing, performance and efficiency of the craft. Manitou has been at the
cutting edge of performance pontoon boats since the introduction of this
product.
Within the Manitou lineup, all SHP models and all
VP models are covered under this patent. The SHP models are the higher-performing
hulls and can achieve speeds over 50 mph. The VP models are limited to 150hp
and can achieve speeds over 40 mph. To learn more about Manitou Boats and information on
V-Toon Technology visit www.manitouboats.com.
