Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe FS175 2013 vs Lowe L1648MT 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Lowe FS175 2013 against a flat Lowe L1648MT 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Lowe FS175 2013 at 17,4 ft versus Lowe L1648MT 2010 at 15,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lowe FS175 2013 tips the scales at 1 446 lbs — 1 171 lbs more than the Lowe L1648MT 2010 at 275 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Lowe FS175 2013 has a 115-hp advantage over the Lowe L1648MT 2010's 35-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 FS175 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Lowe L1648MT 2010 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe FS175 2013 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Lowe L1648MT 2010 comes in at 8 lbs per hp versus 10 lbs per hp for the Lowe FS175 2013. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe FS175 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe L1648MT 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2013
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in. (2.44 m)
Beam70 in. (1.77 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches7
Weight - Detail1,446 lbs. (655.9 kg)
Weight - Detail275 lbs. (125 kg)
Weight - kg655.89
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - lbs.1446
Weight - lbs.275
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2 m) bottom
Width [transom] - DetailBottom Width: 48 in. (1.2 m)
Height - Detail40 in. (1.01 m) bow
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches4
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Feet17.42
Length - Feet15.83
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.26 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.82 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches19
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull thickness0.072 in. (1.83 mm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeFlat
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
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp (111.9 kW) 9.9 hp (7.4 kW) Kicker motor
Engine max35 hp (26 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Maximum capacity973 lbs. (441 kg)
Maximum people6 / 960 lbs. (435 kg)
Maximum people4 / 555 lbs. (252 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.59 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. (6.09 m) (trailer optional)