Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe AN150S 2005 vs Lowe SF232 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe AN150S 2005 vs Lowe SF232 2013 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 SF232 2013 measures 22,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lowe AN150S 2005 at 15,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lowe SF232 2013 tips the scales at 2 136 lbs — 2 068 lbs less than the Lowe AN150S 2005 at 68 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 150 hp, the Lowe SF232 2013 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 SF232 2013 is rated for 12 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 SF232 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe SF232 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 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 Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam72 in. (1.83 m)
Beam102 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail680 lbs. (308 kg)
Weight - Detail2,136 lbs. (969 kg)
Weight - kg308.44
Weight - kg968.87
Weight - lbs.68
Weight - lbs.2136
Height - DetailBow: 33 in. (.83 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches33
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (.50 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters4.57
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 0 in. (4.57 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]22 ft. 3 in. (6.78 m) pontoon log
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]22 ft. (6.71 m)
Body / Hull
Hull thickness.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
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 (112 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,256 lbs. (540 kg)
Maximum capacity2,434 lbs. (1,104 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people12 / 1,772 lbs. (803 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailB1613 Painted Bunk Trailer
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. (6.09 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in . (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2.03 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2