Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe A1257 2011 vs Lowe Platinum 25 Cruise 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Lowe A1257 2011 against a pontoon Lowe Platinum 25 Cruise 2012 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Lowe Platinum 25 Cruise 2012 has a 140-hp advantage over the Lowe A1257 2011's 10-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 Platinum 25 Cruise 2012 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Lowe A1257 2011 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe Platinum 25 Cruise 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe Platinum 25 Cruise 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 24,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe A1257 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelA1257
ModelPlatinum 25 Cruise
Model Year2011
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam57 in. (1.45 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.45
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches57
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail128 lbs. (58 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg58.06
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.128
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail27 in. (0.69 m) bow
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches27
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet12.08
Length - Feet24.5
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 1 in. (3.68 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters3.68
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches145
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]24 ft. (7.32 m) pontoon log
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]24 ft. 6 in. (7.47 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.050 in. (1.2 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max10 hp (7 kW)
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Operational Info
Maximum capacity602 lbs. (273 kg)
Maximum capacity2,540 lbs. (1,152 kg)
Maximum people3 / 400 lbs. (181 kg)
Maximum people13 / 1,877 lbs. (851 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all18 ft. (5.49 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2.03 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2