Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe GS202 2013 vs Lowe ST190 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Lowe GS202 2013 against a modified vee Lowe ST190 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 GS202 2013 at 18,0 ft versus Lowe ST190 2011 at 18,7 ft. At 19 lbs and 106 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 115 hp, the Lowe ST190 2011 has a 55-hp advantage over the Lowe GS202 2013's 60-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 GS202 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Lowe ST190 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 GS202 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe GS202 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe ST190 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 Year2013
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.5 m)
Beam85 in. (2.15 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches85
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs. (861.8 kg)
Weight - Detail1,060 lbs. (481 kg)
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - kg480.81
Weight - lbs.19
Weight - lbs.106
Length [at waterline]20 ft. 3 in. (6.17 m) pontoon log
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [deck]18 ft. (5.49 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet18.67
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail12 in. (0.30 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches12
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m) bottom
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in. (5.69 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches224
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2.03 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max60 hp (40 kW)
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,869 lbs. (848 kg)
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum people9 / 1,267 lbs. (575 kg)
Maximum people5 / 660 lbs. (299 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailPainted bunk trailer
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 11 in. (6.68 m) with tongue in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width89 in. (2.26 m)