Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe FM175 2010 vs Lowe RV190CC 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Lowe FM175 2010 against a modified vee Lowe RV190CC 2011 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 FM175 2010 at 17,3 ft versus Lowe RV190CC 2011 at 18,4 ft. At 113 lbs and 88 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 115 hp for the Lowe FM175 2010 and 115 hp for the Lowe RV190CC 2011. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Lowe FM175 2010 carries 27 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Lowe RV190CC 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lowe FM175 2010 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Lowe RV190CC 2011 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe FM175 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe FM175 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe RV190CC 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year201
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam85.5 in. (2.17 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches85.5
Weight - Detail1,130 lbs. (512 kg)
Weight - Detail880 lbs. (399 kg)
Weight - kg512.56
Weight - kg399.16
Weight - lbs.113
Weight - lbs.88
Width [transom] - DetailBottom Width: 80 in. (2 m)
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m) bottom
Height - DetailBow Height: 40 in. (1.01 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches4
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length - Feet17.25
Length - Feet18.42
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 3 in. (5.25 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Length overall - Meters5.26
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches207
Length overall - Inches221
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail19.5 in. (0.50 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches19.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum capacity1,290 lbs. (585 kg)
Maximum people6 / 960 lbs. (435 kg)
Maximum people4 / 650 lbs. (295 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailPainted bunk trailer with swing tongue
Trailer - DetailPainted trailer with swing tongue
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 11 in. (6.4 m) with tongue in
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 11 in. (6.7 m)
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.59 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available