Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe 185DC Fishing Machine 2008 vs Lowe L1652MT 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe 185DC Fishing Machine 2008 vs Lowe L1652MT 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Lowe 185DC Fishing Machine 2008 at 18,0 ft versus Lowe L1652MT 2005 at 15,0 ft. At 121 lbs and 36 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 185DC Fishing Machine 2008 has a 100-hp advantage over the Lowe L1652MT 2005's 50-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 185DC Fishing Machine 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Lowe L1652MT 2005 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe 185DC Fishing Machine 2008 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Lowe L1652MT 2005 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 1 lbs per hp for the Lowe 185DC Fishing Machine 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 185DC Fishing Machine 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe L1652MT 2005 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
Model185DC Fishing Machine
ModelL1652MT
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in. (2.41 m)
Beam75 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches75
Weight - Detail1,210 lbs. (549 kg)
Weight - Detail360 lbs. (163 kg)
Weight - kg548.85
Weight - kg163.29
Weight - lbs.121
Weight - lbs.36
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. (1.32 m)
Height - Detail41 in. (1 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. (.50 m)
Length - Meters5.56
Length - Meters4.82
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet15
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in. (5.56 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.82 m)
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Inches219
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 materialnot available
Hull thickness.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull thickness.072 in. (.183 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
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (111 kW)
Engine max50 / 35* hp (*Remote / Tiller) (37 / 26 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,759 lbs. (798 kg)
Maximum capacity1,216 lbs. (551 kg)
Maximum people7 / 1,115 lbs. (798 kg)
Maximum people5
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