Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe FM185 2010 vs Lowe L1436 Jon Boat 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe FM185 2010 vs Lowe L1436 Jon Boat 2007 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Lowe FM185 2010 measures 18,3 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lowe L1436 Jon Boat 2007 at 14,0 feet (2007). At 121 lbs and 185 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 FM185 2010 has a 130-hp advantage over the Lowe L1436 Jon Boat 2007's 20-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 FM185 2010 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Lowe L1436 Jon Boat 2007 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe FM185 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe FM185 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 L1436 Jon Boat 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelFM185
ModelL1436 Jon Boat
Model Year201
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in. (2.41 m)
Beam57 in. (1.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters1.45
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches57
Weight - Detail1,210 lbs. (549 kg)
Weight - Detail185 lbs. (83 kg)
Weight - kg548.85
Weight - kg83.91
Weight - lbs.121
Weight - lbs.185
Width [transom] - DetailBottom Width: 83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail36 in. (.91 m)
Height - DetailBow Height: 41 in. (1.04 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches41
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (.38 m)
Length - Feet18.25
Length - Feet14
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in. (5.56 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.27 m)
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches219
Length overall - Inches168
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail17 in. (.43 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches17
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.27
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull thickness.064 in. (.163 cm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max150 hp (111 kW)
Engine max20 hp (15 kW)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,759 lbs. (798 kg)
Maximum capacity675 lbs. (306 kg)
Maximum people7 / 1,115 lbs. (798 kg)
Maximum people3
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailPainted bunk trailer with swing tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 7 in. (6.9 m) with tongue in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.59 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available