Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe FS165 2013 vs Lowe R1860VT 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe FS165 2013 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 FS165 2013 carries a rated maximum of 90 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 FS165 2013 is rated for up to 6 people. Passenger data for the Lowe R1860VT 2005 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Lowe FS165 2013 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
Model Year2013
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in. (2.08 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,250 lbs. (567 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg566.99
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.125
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m) bottom
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail38 in. (0.97 m) bow
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches38
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet16.42
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail26 gal. (98.42 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,497 lbs. (679 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6 / 955 lbs. (451 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Width89 in. (2.26 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available