Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe FS185 2010 vs Lowe R1960MT Roughneck 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Lowe FS185 2010 against a modified vee Lowe R1960MT Roughneck 2008 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 R1960MT Roughneck 2008 at 19,0 ft. At 135 lbs and 71 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 45-hp advantage over the Lowe R1960MT Roughneck 2008's 105-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 R1960MT Roughneck 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Lowe FS185 2010 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe R1960MT Roughneck 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe R1960MT Roughneck 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe FS185 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelFS185
ModelR1960MT Roughneck
Model Year201
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in. (5.56 m)
Beam83 in. (2.1 m)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches83
Weight - Detail1,350 lbs. (612 kg)
Weight - Detail710 lbs. (322 kg)
Weight - kg612.35
Weight - kg322.05
Weight - lbs.135
Weight - lbs.71
Width [transom] - DetailBottom Width: 83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
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. (.5 m)
Length - Feet18.25
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in. (5.49 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.79 m)
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches219
Length overall - Inches228
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21.5 in. (.55 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.79
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull thickness.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
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
Engine max150 hp (111 kW)
Engine maxRemote: 105 hp (78 kW) Tiller: 50 hp (37 kW)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,759 lbs. (798 kg)
Maximum capacity1,898 lbs. (861 kg)
Maximum people7 / 1,115 lbs. (506 kg)
Maximum people8 / 1,185 lbs. (538 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 all21 ft. 2 in. (6.45 m)
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.59 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available