Matching a modified vee Lowe A1467 2009 against a deep vee Lowe FM165 Pro WT 2013 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Lowe FM165 Pro WT 2013 measures 16,4 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 3,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lowe A1467 2009 at 13,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lowe A1467 2009 tips the scales at 235 lbs — 110 lbs more than the Lowe FM165 Pro WT 2013 at 125 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Lowe FM165 Pro WT 2013 has a 65-hp advantage over the Lowe A1467 2009's 25-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 FM165 Pro WT 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Lowe A1467 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe FM165 Pro WT 2013 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Lowe FM165 Pro WT 2013 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 9 lbs per hp for the Lowe A1467 2009. 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.