Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe FM185 2010 vs Lowe R1960MT Roughneck 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe FM185 2010 vs Lowe R1960MT Roughneck 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Lowe FM185 2010 at 18,3 ft versus Lowe R1960MT Roughneck 2007 at 19,0 ft. At 121 lbs and 71 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 45-hp advantage over the Lowe R1960MT Roughneck 2007's 105-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 R1960MT Roughneck 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Lowe FM185 2010 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe R1960MT Roughneck 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe R1960MT Roughneck 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe FM185 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelFM185
ModelR1960MT Roughneck
Model Year201
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in. (2.41 m)
Beam83 in. (2.1 m)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches83
Weight - Detail1,210 lbs. (549 kg)
Weight - Detail710 lbs. (322 kg)
Weight - kg548.85
Weight - kg322.05
Weight - lbs.121
Weight - lbs.71
Width [transom] - DetailBottom Width: 83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 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]20 in. (.5 m)
Length - Feet18.25
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in. (5.56 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in. (5.79 m)
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches219
Length overall - Inches228
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21.5 in. (.55 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.79
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull thickness.100 in. (.25 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 maxRemote: 105 hp (78 kW) Tiller: 50 hp (37 kW)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,759 lbs. (798 kg)
Maximum capacity1,898 lbs. (861 kg)
Maximum people7 / 1,115 lbs. (798 kg)
Maximum people8
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