Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe FM175DC 2010 vs Lowe R1455SC 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Lowe FM175DC 2010 against a modified vee Lowe R1455SC 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 FM175DC 2010 at 17,3 ft versus Lowe R1455SC 2010 at 14,6 ft. At 113 lbs and 56 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Lowe FM175DC 2010 has a 65-hp advantage over the Lowe R1455SC 2010's 50-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 FM175DC 2010 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Lowe R1455SC 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 FM175DC 2010 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Lowe FM175DC 2010 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 1 lbs per hp for the Lowe R1455SC 2010. 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.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe FM175DC 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 R1455SC 2010 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 Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam79 in. (2.01 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.01
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches79
Weight - Detail1,130 lbs. (512 kg)
Weight - Detail560 lbs. (254 kg)
Weight - kg512.56
Weight - kg254.01
Weight - lbs.113
Weight - lbs.56
Width [transom] - DetailBottom Width: 80 in. (2 m)
Width [transom] - DetailBottom Width: 55 in. (1.40 m)
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 - Feet14.58
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 3 in. (5.25 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 7 in. (4.45 m)
Length overall - Meters5.26
Length overall - Meters4.45
Length overall - Inches207
Length overall - Inches175
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail25 in. (0.64 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.54 mm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (144 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
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine max50 hp (37 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum people6 / 960 lbs. (435 kg)
Maximum people4 / 599 lbs. (272 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailPainted bunk trailer with swing tongue
Trailer - DetailPainted bunk trailer with swing tongue
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 11 in. (6.4 m)
Trailer - Length over all19 ft. (5.79 m)
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.59 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available