Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe AN150S 2006 vs Lowe Boats SF 232 2024 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe AN150S 2006 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 9,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lowe AN150S 2006 at 15,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lowe Boats SF 232 2024 tips the scales at 2 330 lbs — 2 262 lbs less than the Lowe AN150S 2006 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 200 hp, the Lowe Boats SF 232 2024 has a 150-hp advantage over the Lowe AN150S 2006'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 Boats SF 232 2024 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Lowe AN150S 2006 caps at 6. 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 AN150S 2006 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
MakeLowe
Makenot available
ModelAN150S
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam72 in. (1.83 m)
Beam8.60 ft
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inches103
Weight - Detail680 lbs. (308 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg308.44
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.68
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail33 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 - Feet24.3
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 0 in. (4.57 m)
Length overall - Detail24.30 ft
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters7.41
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches292
Displacementnot available
Displacement2330.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull thickness.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max50 hp (37 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 capacity1,256 lbs. (540 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailerablenot available
TrailerableYes
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailLB-1800-60BL - painted bunk trailer with swing tongue (16.5 in.)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Width79 in
Trailer - Widthnot available