Matching a deep vee Lowe FM165 Pro WT 2012 against a modified vee Lowe RV190SC 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Lowe FM165 Pro WT 2012 at 16,4 ft versus Lowe RV190SC 2010 at 18,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lowe FM165 Pro WT 2012 tips the scales at 955 lbs — 867 lbs more than the Lowe RV190SC 2010 at 88 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 115 hp, the Lowe RV190SC 2010 has a 25-hp advantage over the Lowe FM165 Pro WT 2012's 90-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 FM165 Pro WT 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Lowe RV190SC 2010 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe FM165 Pro WT 2012 could be the deciding factor.