Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe A1667WT 2011 vs Lowe Boats SF 232 2024 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe A1667WT 2011 vs Lowe Boats SF 232 2024 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Lowe Boats SF 232 2024 measures 24,3 feet overall (2024), giving it roughly 8,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lowe A1667WT 2011 at 16,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lowe Boats SF 232 2024 tips the scales at 2 330 lbs — 2 286 lbs less than the Lowe A1667WT 2011 at 44 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 200 hp, the Lowe Boats SF 232 2024 has a 170-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 Boats SF 232 2024 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 Boats SF 232 2024 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe Boats SF 232 2024 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,3 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
MakeLowe
Makenot available
ModelA1667WT
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam67 in. (1.70 m)
Beam8.60 ft
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Inches67
Beam - Inches103
Weight - Detail440 lbs. (200 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg199.58
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.44
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]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet24.3
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.88 m)
Length overall - Detail24.30 ft
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters7.41
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches292
Displacementnot available
Displacement2330.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine maxRemote: 30 hp (22 kW) Tiller: 20 hp (15 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelFourStroke DTS
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,153 lbs. (523 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5 / 735 lbs. (333 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailerablenot available
TrailerableYes
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. (6.10 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available