Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe JM220 SD 2005 vs Lowe R1455 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe JM220 SD 2005 vs Lowe R1455 2011 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Lowe JM220 SD 2005 measures 22,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 7,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lowe R1455 2011 at 14,6 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lowe JM220 SD 2005 tips the scales at 2 581 lbs — 2 530 lbs more than the Lowe R1455 2011 at 51 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 190 hp, the Lowe JM220 SD 2005 has a 150-hp advantage over the Lowe R1455 2011's 40-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 JM220 SD 2005 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Lowe R1455 2011 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe JM220 SD 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe JM220 SD 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe R1455 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.45 m)
Beam79 in. (2.01 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.01
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches79
Weight - Detail2,581 lbs. (1,170 kg)
Weight - Detail510 lbs. (231 kg)
Weight - kg1170.72
Weight - kg231.33
Weight - lbs.2581
Weight - lbs.51
Length [deck]22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters6.7
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet14.58
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 7 in. (4.45 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters4.45
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches175
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail25 in. (0.64 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail55 in. (1.40 m) bottom
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (.63 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge.080 in
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (133 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max190 hp (141.7 kw)
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,700 lbs. (1,224.8 kg)
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum people15
Maximum people4 / 599 lbs. (272 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all30 ft. 0 in
Trailer - Length over all19 ft. (5.79 m)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee