Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe Frontier 1756 2012 vs Lowe R1860VT 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe Frontier 1756 2012 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 1756 2012 carries a rated maximum of 50 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 1756 2012 is rated for up to 5 people. Passenger data for the Lowe R1860VT 2005 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Lowe Frontier 1756 2012 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 1756
ModelR1860VT
Model Year2012
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam80 in. (2.03 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.03
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches8
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail545 lbs. (247 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg247.21
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.545
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail56 in. (1.42 m) bottom
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet16.83
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in. (5.13 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches202
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.54 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max50 hp (37 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,151 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5 / 650 lbs. (295 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available