Matching a deep vee Lowe FM175 2010 against a pontoon Lowe SS210 2013 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Lowe FM175 2010 measures 17,3 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 15,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lowe SS210 2013 at 2,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lowe SS210 2013 tips the scales at 1 865 lbs — 1 752 lbs less than the Lowe FM175 2010 at 113 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 — 115 hp for the Lowe FM175 2010 and 115 hp for the Lowe SS210 2013. 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 22 gallons in the Lowe SS210 2013. 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 SS210 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Lowe FM175 2010 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe SS210 2013 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Lowe FM175 2010 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 16 lbs per hp for the Lowe SS210 2013. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.