Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe AN140T 2005 vs Lowe R1860CJ 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe AN140T 2005 vs Lowe R1860CJ 2011 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 R1860CJ 2011 measures 18,4 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 5,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lowe AN140T 2005 at 13,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lowe R1860CJ 2011 tips the scales at 962 lbs — 347 lbs less than the Lowe AN140T 2005 at 615 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 R1860CJ 2011 has a 60-hp advantage over the Lowe AN140T 2005'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 R1860CJ 2011 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Lowe AN140T 2005 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe R1860CJ 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe R1860CJ 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 18,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe AN140T 2005 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 Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam67 in. (1.70 m)
Beam83.5 in. (2.12 m)
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches67
Beam - Inches83.5
Weight - Detail615 lbs. (279 kg)
Weight - Detail962 lbs. (436 kg)
Weight - kg278.96
Weight - kg436.36
Weight - lbs.615
Weight - lbs.962
Height - DetailBow: 27 in. (.69 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches27
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (.50 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length - Meters4.24
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet13
Length - Feet18.42
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 11 in. (4.24 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Length overall - Meters4.24
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches167
Length overall - Inches221
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail25 in. (0.64 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m) bottom
Body / Hull
Hull thickness.064 in. (1.6 mm)
Hull thickness0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeTunnel
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 hp Mercury Two-Stroke
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max30 hp (22 kw)
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,033 lbs. (468 kg)
Maximum capacity1,680 lbs. (762 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people7 / 1,078 lbs. (489 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailB1613 Painted Bunk Trailer
Trailer - DetailPainted bunk trailer with swing tongue
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. (6.09 m)
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 2 in. (6.45 m)