Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe 185 Fishing Machine 2008 vs Lowe R1960MT Roughneck 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe 185 Fishing Machine 2008 vs Lowe R1960MT Roughneck 2007 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 185 Fishing Machine 2008 at 18,0 ft versus Lowe R1960MT Roughneck 2007 at 19,0 ft. At 121 lbs and 71 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 150 hp, the Lowe 185 Fishing Machine 2008 has a 45-hp advantage over the Lowe R1960MT Roughneck 2007's 105-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 Roughneck 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Lowe 185 Fishing Machine 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 R1960MT Roughneck 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe R1960MT Roughneck 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe 185 Fishing Machine 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 Fishing Machine
ModelR1960MT Roughneck
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in. (2.41 m)
Beam83 in. (2.1 m)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches83
Weight - Detail1,210 lbs. (549 kg)
Weight - Detail710 lbs. (322 kg)
Weight - kg548.85
Weight - kg322.05
Weight - lbs.121
Weight - lbs.71
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
Height - Detail41 in. (1 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches41
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (.53 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (.5 m)
Length - Meters5.56
Length - Meters5.79
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in. (5.56 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in. (5.79 m)
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches219
Length overall - Inches228
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21.5 in. (.55 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull thickness.100 in. (.25 cm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (111 kW)
Engine maxRemote: 105 hp (78 kW) Tiller: 50 hp (37 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,759 lbs. (798 kg)
Maximum capacity1,898 lbs. (861 kg)
Maximum people7 / 1,115 lbs. (798 kg)
Maximum people8
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allTongue in: 22 ft. 7 in. (6.9 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.59 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available