Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe FM175 2011 vs Lowe R1860VT 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe FM175 2011 vs Lowe R1860VT 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.
The Lowe FM175 2011 carries a rated maximum of 115 hp. Engine data for the Lowe R1860VT 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
The Lowe FM175 2011 is rated for up to 6 people. Passenger data for the Lowe R1860VT 2005 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Lowe FM175 2011 and Lowe R1860VT 2005 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.
General Boat Info
Model Year2011
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,130 lbs. (512 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg512.56
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.113
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2 m) bottom
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail40 in. (1.01 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 - Feet17.25
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 3 in. (5.25 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.26
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches207
Length overall - Inchesnot available
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 - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max115 hp (86 kW) 9.9 hp (7.5 kW) Kicker motor
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6 / 960 lbs. (435 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailPainted bunk trailer
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 11 in. (6.4 m) with tongue in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.59 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available