Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe 165 Fish & Ski 2008 vs Lowe L1652MT Jon Boat 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Lowe 165 Fish & Ski 2008 against a modified vee Lowe L1652MT Jon Boat 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Lowe 165 Fish & Ski 2008 at 16,0 ft versus Lowe L1652MT Jon Boat 2008 at 15,0 ft. At 1 lbs and 45 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Lowe 165 Fish & Ski 2008 has a 55-hp advantage over the Lowe L1652MT Jon Boat 2008's 35-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lowe 165 Fish & Ski 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Lowe L1652MT Jon Boat 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe 165 Fish & Ski 2008 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Lowe 165 Fish & Ski 2008 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 1 lbs per hp for the Lowe L1652MT Jon Boat 2008. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe 165 Fish & Ski 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe L1652MT Jon Boat 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model165 Fish & Ski
ModelL1652MT Jon Boat
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in. (2.08 m)
Beam75 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches75
Weight - Detail1,000 lbs. (453 kg)
Weight - Detail450 lbs. (204 kg)
Weight - kg453.59
Weight - kg204.12
Weight - lbs.1
Weight - lbs.45
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. (1.32 m)
Height - Detail38 in. (.97 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches38
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (.53 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (.5 m)
Length - Meters5
Length - Meters4.82
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet15
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.82 m)
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches19
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (.53 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull thickness.072 in. (1.83 mm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Engine maxTiller: 35 hp (26 kW) Remote: 50 hp (37 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,497 lbs. (679 kg)
Maximum capacity1,216 lbs. (551 kg)
Maximum people6 / 995 lbs. (451 kg)
Maximum people5 / 715 lbs. (324 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allTongue in: 20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Width89 in. (2.26 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available