Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe AN150S 2005 vs Lowe FM185 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe AN150S 2005 vs Lowe FM185 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 FM185 2011 measures 18,3 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 3,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lowe AN150S 2005 at 15,0 feet (2005). At 68 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 FM185 2011 has a 100-hp advantage over the Lowe AN150S 2005's 50-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 FM185 2011 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Lowe AN150S 2005 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe FM185 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe FM185 2011 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 AN150S 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam72 in. (1.83 m)
Beam95 in. (2.41 m)
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inches95
Weight - Detail680 lbs. (308 kg)
Weight - Detail1,210 lbs. (549 kg)
Weight - kg308.44
Weight - kg548.85
Weight - lbs.68
Weight - lbs.121
Height - DetailBow: 33 in. (.83 m)
Height - Detail41 in. (1.04 m) bow
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Inches33
Height - Inches41
Height [transom]20 in. (.50 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Meters4.57
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet18.25
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 0 in. (4.57 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in. (5.56 m)
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches219
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m) bottom
Body / Hull
Hull thickness.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 hp Mercury Two-Stroke
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max50 hp (37 kw)
Engine max150 hp (111 kW) 9.9 hp (7.5 kW) Kicker motor
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
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,256 lbs. (540 kg)
Maximum capacity1,759 lbs. (798 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people7 / 1,115 lbs. (506 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailB1613 Painted Bunk Trailer
Trailer - DetailPainted bunk trailer
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. (6.09 m)
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 7 in. (6.9 m) with tongue in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.59 m)