Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe FS185 2010 vs Lowe L1652MT 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Lowe FS185 2010 against a flat Lowe L1652MT 2011 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 FS185 2010 at 18,3 ft versus Lowe L1652MT 2011 at 15,8 ft. At 135 lbs and 45 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 2010 has a 100-hp advantage over the Lowe L1652MT 2011's 50-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 2010 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Lowe L1652MT 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe FS185 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe FS185 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 18,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe L1652MT 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year201
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in. (5.56 m)
Beam75 in. (1.91 m)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches75
Weight - Detail1,350 lbs. (612 kg)
Weight - Detail450 lbs. (204 kg)
Weight - kg612.35
Weight - kg204.12
Weight - lbs.135
Weight - lbs.45
Width [transom] - DetailBottom Width: 83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. (1.32 m) bottom
Height - DetailBow Height: 41 in. (1.04 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches41
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Feet18.25
Length - Feet15.83
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in. (5.49 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.82 m)
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Inches219
Length overall - Inches19
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.53 in.)
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 - 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
Engine max150 hp (111 kW)
Engine maxRemote: 50 hp (37 kW) Tiller: 35 hp (26 kW)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,759 lbs. (798 kg)
Maximum capacity1,216 lbs. (552 kg)
Maximum people7 / 1,115 lbs. (506 kg)
Maximum people5 / 715 lbs. (324 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailPainted bunk trailer with swing tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 7 in. (6.9 m)
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. (6.09 m)
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.59 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available