Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe Frontier 1546 2011 vs Lowe R1860VT 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe Frontier 1546 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 Frontier 1546 2011 carries a rated maximum of 25 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 Frontier 1546 2011 is rated for up to 4 people. Passenger data for the Lowe R1860VT 2005 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Lowe Frontier 1546 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
ModelFrontier 1546
ModelR1860VT
Model Year2011
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in. (1.78 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - DetailN/A
Depth - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail290 lbs. (132 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg131.54
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.29
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail46 in. (1.17 m) bottom
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet15
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. (4.57 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.080 in. (2.03 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max25 hp (19 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity825 lbs. (374 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4 / 500 lbs. (227 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all19 ft. (5.79 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available