Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe FS185 2010 vs Lowe Sea Nymph 1667T 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe FS185 2010 vs Lowe Sea Nymph 1667T 2006 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 2010 at 18,3 ft versus Lowe Sea Nymph 1667T 2006 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lowe Sea Nymph 1667T 2006 tips the scales at 365 lbs — 230 lbs less than the Lowe FS185 2010 at 135 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 FS185 2010 has a 120-hp advantage over the Lowe Sea Nymph 1667T 2006's 30-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 Sea Nymph 1667T 2006 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 Sea Nymph 1667T 2006 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
ModelFS185
ModelSea Nymph 1667T
Model Year201
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in. (5.56 m)
Beam67 in. (1.70 m)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches67
Weight - Detail1,350 lbs. (612 kg)
Weight - Detail365 lbs. (165 kg)
Weight - kg612.35
Weight - kg165.56
Weight - lbs.135
Weight - lbs.365
Width [transom] - DetailBottom Width: 83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBow Height: 41 in. (1.04 m)
Height - Detail27 in. (.69 m)
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Inches41
Height - Inches27
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (.38 m) or 20 in. (.50 m)
Length - Feet18.25
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in. (5.49 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.87 m)
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches219
Length overall - Inches192
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.87
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull thickness.072 in. (.183 cm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
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 max30 hp (22 kW)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,759 lbs. (798 kg)
Maximum capacity1,153 lbs. (523 kg)
Maximum people7 / 1,115 lbs. (506 kg)
Maximum people5
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 allnot available
Trailer - Width102 in. (2.59 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available