Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe 185 Fish & Ski 2008 vs Lowe TH220 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe 185 Fish & Ski 2008 vs Lowe TH220 2005 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Lowe TH220 2005 measures 22,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lowe 185 Fish & Ski 2008 at 18,0 feet (2008). At 135 lbs and 218 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 175 hp, the Lowe TH220 2005 has a 25-hp advantage over the Lowe 185 Fish & Ski 2008's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 38 gal and 38 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lowe TH220 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Lowe 185 Fish & Ski 2008 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe TH220 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe TH220 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe 185 Fish & Ski 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model185 Fish & Ski
ModelTH22
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in. (2.41 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.61 m)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,350 lbs. (612 kg)
Weight - Detail2,180 lbs. (988.8 kg)
Weight - kg612.35
Weight - kg988.83
Weight - lbs.135
Weight - lbs.218
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail7 ft. 1 in. (2.15 m)
Height - Detail41 in. (1.04 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches41
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters5.56
Length - Meters6.7
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in. (5.56 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches219
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull thickness.110 in
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (143.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (111 kW)
Engine max175 hp (129.5 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,759 lbs. (798 kg)
Maximum capacity2,404 lbs. (1,090 kg)
Maximum people7 / 1,115 lbs. (506 kg)
Maximum people12
Storagenot available
Storage60 cu. ft
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allTongue in: 22 ft. 7 in. (6.9 m)
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 0 in
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailB2138TB - painted tandem bunk trailer w/brakes