Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe FM175 Pro SC 2013 vs Lowe TR220SD 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe FM175 Pro SC 2013 vs Lowe TR220SD 2005 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 TR220SD 2005 measures 22,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 4,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lowe FM175 Pro SC 2013 at 17,4 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lowe TR220SD 2005 tips the scales at 2 913 lbs — 1 517 lbs less than the Lowe FM175 Pro SC 2013 at 1 396 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 FM175 Pro SC 2013 and 135 hp for the Lowe TR220SD 2005. 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 — 27 gal and 24 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lowe TR220SD 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Lowe FM175 Pro SC 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe TR220SD 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe TR220SD 2005 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 FM175 Pro SC 2013 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
ModelFM175 Pro SC
ModelTR220SD
Model Year2013
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in. (2.44 m)
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.43 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail1,396 lbs. (633 kg)
Weight - Detail2,913 lbs. (1,329 kg)
Weight - kg633.21
Weight - kg1321.31
Weight - lbs.1396
Weight - lbs.2913
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.13 m) bottom
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail40 in. (1.02 m) bow
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches4
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet17.42
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.31 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches264
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]21 ft. 8 in. (6.6 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.7
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (90.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (111 kW) 9.9 hp (7.4 kW) Kicker motor
Engine max135 hp (100 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs. (998 kg)
Maximum people6 / 960 lbs. (435 kg)
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.59 m)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 0 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all28 ft. 6 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in. (.58 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge.080 in