Matching a deep vee Lowe FS175 2013 against a modified vee Lowe SD190 2012 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 SD190 2012 at 18,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lowe SD190 2012 tips the scales at 1 985 lbs — 539 lbs less than the Lowe FS175 2013 at 1 446 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 150 hp for the Lowe FS175 2013 and 150 hp for the Lowe SD190 2012. 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 26 gal and 27 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lowe SD190 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Lowe FS175 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe SD190 2012 could be the deciding factor.