Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe Boats FM 1900 WT 2021 vs Lowe Stinger 180 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe Boats FM 1900 WT 2021 vs Lowe Stinger 180 2006 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 Boats FM 1900 WT 2021 at 18,9 ft versus Lowe Stinger 180 2006 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lowe Boats FM 1900 WT 2021 tips the scales at 1 777 lbs — 1 776 lbs more than the Lowe Stinger 180 2006 at 1 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 150 hp for the Lowe Boats FM 1900 WT 2021 and 150 hp for the Lowe Stinger 180 2006. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 32 gal and 31 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Lowe Boats FM 1900 WT 2021 and Lowe Stinger 180 2006 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail18.90 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in. (5.44 m)
Length - Feet18.9
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Meters5.76
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Inches227
Length overall - Inches214
Beam9.50 ft
Beam85.5 in. (2.17 m)
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inches85.5
Displacement1777.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (.53 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,000 lbs. (454 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg453.59
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.5 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (.50 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.44
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower150 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (111 kW)
Operational Info
TrailerableYes
Trailerablenot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,469 lbs. (666 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeLowe
Modelnot available
ModelStinger 18
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailLB-2200-70BL - painted bunk trailer with swing tongue (16.5 in.)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m) (Tongue in)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width89 in