Matching a modified vee Lowe A1467WT 2009 against a deep vee Lowe FM175 2011 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 FM175 2011 measures 17,3 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 4,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lowe A1467WT 2009 at 13,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lowe A1467WT 2009 tips the scales at 377 lbs — 264 lbs more than the Lowe FM175 2011 at 113 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 115 hp, the Lowe FM175 2011 has a 85-hp advantage over the Lowe A1467WT 2009's 30-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 FM175 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Lowe A1467WT 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 FM175 2011 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Lowe FM175 2011 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 13 lbs per hp for the Lowe A1467WT 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.