Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe 170 Stinger Bass 2008 vs Lowe R1960MT 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe 170 Stinger Bass 2008 vs Lowe R1960MT 2006 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Lowe 170 Stinger Bass 2008 at 17,0 ft versus Lowe R1960MT 2006 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lowe 170 Stinger Bass 2008 tips the scales at 995 lbs — 270 lbs more than the Lowe R1960MT 2006 at 725 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 105 hp, the Lowe R1960MT 2006 has a 30-hp advantage over the Lowe 170 Stinger Bass 2008's 75-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 R1960MT 2006 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Lowe 170 Stinger Bass 2008 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe R1960MT 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe R1960MT 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe 170 Stinger Bass 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model170 Stinger Bass
ModelR1960MT
Model Year2008
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam85 in. (2.15 m)
Beam83 in. (2.1 m)
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inches85
Beam - Inches83
Depth - Detail21 in. (.53 m)
Depth - Detail21.5 in. (.55 m)
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inches21.5
Draft [max] - Detail12 in. (.3 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail995 lbs. (451 kg)
Weight - Detail725 lbs. (329 kg)
Weight - kg451.32
Weight - kg328.85
Weight - lbs.995
Weight - lbs.725
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (.50 m)
Length - Meters5.31
Length - Meters5.79
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.31 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in. (5.79 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches228
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull thickness.100 in. (.25 cm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Engine maxRemote: 105 hp (78 kW) Tiller: 50 hp (37 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,110 lbs. (503 kg)
Maximum capacity1,898 lbs. (861 kg)
Maximum people4 / 650 lbs. (295 kg)
Maximum people9
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allTongue in: 20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Width79 in. (2.99m)
Trailer - Widthnot available