When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Lowe Frontier 2070CC 2012 and the Lowe Stinger ST195 DC 2013 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Lowe Stinger ST195 DC 2013 measures 19,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 17,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lowe Frontier 2070CC 2012 at 2,0 feet (2012). At 111 lbs and 106 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 115 hp for the Lowe Frontier 2070CC 2012 and 115 hp for the Lowe Stinger ST195 DC 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lowe Frontier 2070CC 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Lowe Stinger ST195 DC 2013 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe Frontier 2070CC 2012 could be the deciding factor.