Matching a deep vee Lowe FS185 2012 against a pontoon Lowe SS210 2013 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Lowe FS185 2012 measures 18,3 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 16,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lowe SS210 2013 at 2,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lowe SS210 2013 tips the scales at 1 865 lbs — 1 730 lbs less than the Lowe FS185 2012 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 2012 has a 35-hp advantage over the Lowe SS210 2013's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Lowe FS185 2012 carries 38 gallons versus 22 gallons in the Lowe SS210 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lowe SS210 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Lowe FS185 2012 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe SS210 2013 could be the deciding factor.