Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe A1667WT 2011 vs Lowe FM185DC 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Lowe A1667WT 2011 against a deep vee Lowe FM185DC 2010 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Lowe A1667WT 2011 at 16,0 ft versus Lowe FM185DC 2010 at 18,3 ft. At 44 lbs and 121 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 FM185DC 2010 has a 120-hp advantage over the Lowe A1667WT 2011'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 FM185DC 2010 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Lowe A1667WT 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe FM185DC 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe FM185DC 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 18,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe A1667WT 2011 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
Model Year2011
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam67 in. (1.70 m)
Beam95 in. (2.41 m)
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches67
Beam - Inches95
Weight - Detail440 lbs. (200 kg)
Weight - Detail1,210 lbs. (549 kg)
Weight - kg199.58
Weight - kg548.85
Weight - lbs.44
Weight - lbs.121
Height - Detail27 in. (0.69 m) bow
Height - DetailBow Height: 41 in. (1.04 m)
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Inches27
Height - Inches41
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet18.25
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.88 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in. (5.56 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches219
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom Width: 83 in. (2.1 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine maxRemote: 30 hp (22 kW) Tiller: 20 hp (15 kW)
Engine max150 hp (111 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,153 lbs. (523 kg)
Maximum capacity1,759 lbs. (798 kg)
Maximum people5 / 735 lbs. (333 kg)
Maximum people7 / 1,115 lbs. (506 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. (6.10 m)
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 7 in. (6.9 m) with tongue in
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailPainted bunk trailer with swing tongue
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.59 m)