Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe 175 Fishing Machine 2008 vs Lowe RV190CC 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Lowe 175 Fishing Machine 2008 against a modified vee Lowe RV190CC 2010 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 175 Fishing Machine 2008 at 17,0 ft versus Lowe RV190CC 2010 at 18,4 ft. At 113 lbs and 88 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 115 hp for the Lowe 175 Fishing Machine 2008 and 115 hp for the Lowe RV190CC 2010. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lowe 175 Fishing Machine 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Lowe RV190CC 2010 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe 175 Fishing Machine 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe 175 Fishing Machine 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe RV190CC 2010 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
Model175 Fishing Machine
ModelRV190CC
Model Year2008
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam85.5 in. (2.17 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches85.5
Weight - Detail1,130 lbs. (512 kg)
Weight - Detail880 lbs. (399 kg)
Weight - kg512.56
Weight - kg399.16
Weight - lbs.113
Weight - lbs.88
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2 m)
Width [transom] - DetailBottom Width: 60 in. (1.52 m)
Height - Detail40 in. (1 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches4
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length - Meters5.25
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet18.42
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 3 in. (5.25 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Length overall - Meters5.26
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches207
Length overall - Inches221
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail19.5 in. (0.50 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches19.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 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 typenot available
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum capacity1,290 lbs. (585 kg)
Maximum people6 / 960 lbs. (435 kg)
Maximum people4 / 650 lbs. (295 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allTongue in: 20 ft. 11 in. (6.4 m)
Trailer - Length over allTBD
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.59 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailPainted trailer with swing tongue