Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe FS185 Fish & Ski 2007 vs Lowe RV190SC 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe FS185 Fish & Ski 2007 vs Lowe RV190SC 2010 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Lowe FS185 Fish & Ski 2007 at 18,0 ft versus Lowe RV190SC 2010 at 18,4 ft. At 135 lbs and 88 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Lowe FS185 Fish & Ski 2007 has a 35-hp advantage over the Lowe RV190SC 2010's 115-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 FS185 Fish & Ski 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Lowe RV190SC 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 FS185 Fish & Ski 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe FS185 Fish & Ski 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe RV190SC 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
ModelFS185 Fish & Ski
ModelRV190SC
Model Year2007
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in. (2.41 m)
Beam85.5 in. (2.17 m)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches85.5
Weight - Detail1,350 lbs. (612 kg)
Weight - Detail880 lbs. (399 kg)
Weight - kg612.35
Weight - kg399.16
Weight - lbs.135
Weight - lbs.88
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - DetailBottom Width: 60 in. (1.52 m)
Height - Detail41 in. (1.04 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches41
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length - Meters5.56
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet18.42
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in. (5.56 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches219
Length overall - Inches221
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail19.5 in. (0.50 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches19.5
Body / Hull
Hull thickness.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp (111 kW)
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,759 lbs. (798 kg)
Maximum capacity1,290 lbs. (585 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people4 / 650 lbs. (295 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailLB-3050-82-SB-BL - painted bunk trailer w/ brakes
Trailer - DetailPainted trailer with swing tongue
Trailer - Length over allTongue in: 22 ft. 7 in. (6.9 m)
Trailer - Length over allTBD
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Widthnot available