Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe FM175S Fishing Machine 2007 vs Lowe FM185DC 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe FM175S Fishing Machine 2007 vs Lowe FM185DC 2010 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Lowe FM175S Fishing Machine 2007 at 17,0 ft versus Lowe FM185DC 2010 at 18,3 ft. At 113 lbs and 121 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 150 hp, the Lowe FM185DC 2010 has a 35-hp advantage over the Lowe FM175S Fishing Machine 2007's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Lowe FM185DC 2010 carries 38 gallons versus 27 gallons in the Lowe FM175S Fishing Machine 2007. 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 FM185DC 2010 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Lowe FM175S Fishing Machine 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe FM185DC 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe FM185DC 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 18,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe FM175S Fishing Machine 2007 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
ModelFM175S Fishing Machine
ModelFM185DC
Model Year2007
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam95 in. (2.41 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches95
Weight - Detail1,130 lbs. (512 kg)
Weight - Detail1,210 lbs. (549 kg)
Weight - kg512.56
Weight - kg548.85
Weight - lbs.113
Weight - lbs.121
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2 m)
Width [transom] - DetailBottom Width: 83 in. (2.1 m)
Height - Detail40 in. (1 m)
Height - DetailBow Height: 41 in. (1.04 m)
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Inches4
Height - Inches41
Height [transom]20 in. (.53 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters5.25
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet18.25
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 3 in. (5.25 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in. (5.56 m)
Length overall - Meters5.26
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Inches207
Length overall - Inches219
Body / Hull
Hull thickness.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine max150 hp (111 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum capacity1,759 lbs. (798 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people7 / 1,115 lbs. (506 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailLB-2600-82BL - painted bunk trailer w/ swing tongue (16.5 in.)
Trailer - DetailPainted bunk trailer with swing tongue
Trailer - Length over allTongue in: 20 ft. 11 in. (6.4 m)
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 7 in. (6.9 m) with tongue in
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.59 m)