Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe AN165S 2006 vs Lowe ST195 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe AN165S 2006 vs Lowe ST195 2010 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Lowe AN165S 2006 at 16,0 ft versus Lowe ST195 2010 at 18,7 ft. At 81 lbs and 106 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 115 hp, the Lowe ST195 2010 has a 40-hp advantage over the Lowe AN165S 2006's 75-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 AN165S 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Lowe ST195 2010 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe AN165S 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe AN165S 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe ST195 2010 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 Year2006
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam77 in. (1.96 m)
Beam85 in. (2.15 m)
Beam - Meters1.96
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches77
Beam - Inches85
Weight - Detail810 lbs. (340 kg)
Weight - Detail1,060 lbs. (481 kg)
Weight - kg367.41
Weight - kg480.81
Weight - lbs.81
Weight - lbs.106
Height - Detail31 in. (.78 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches31
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (.50 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet18.67
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in. (5.69 m)
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches224
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail12 in. (0.30 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches12
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom Width: 60 in. (1.52 m)
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 typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal (75 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people5 / 660 lbs. (299 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailLB-1800-60BL - painted bunk trailer with swing tongue (16.5 in.)
Trailer - DetailPainted bunk trailer with swing tongue
Trailer - Length over all19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m) (with tongue in)
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 11 in. (6.68 m)
Trailer - Width79 in
Trailer - Width89 in. (2.26 m)