Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe JM220 SD 2005 vs Lowe RV190CC 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe JM220 SD 2005 vs Lowe RV190CC 2010 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 3,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lowe RV190CC 2010 at 18,4 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lowe JM220 SD 2005 tips the scales at 2 581 lbs — 2 493 lbs more than the Lowe RV190CC 2010 at 88 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 75-hp advantage over the Lowe RV190CC 2010's 115-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 RV190CC 2010 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 RV190CC 2010 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
ModelJM220 SD
ModelRV190CC
Model Year2005
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.45 m)
Beam85.5 in. (2.17 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches85.5
Weight - Detail2,581 lbs. (1,170 kg)
Weight - Detail880 lbs. (399 kg)
Weight - kg1170.72
Weight - kg399.16
Weight - lbs.2581
Weight - lbs.88
Length [deck]22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters6.7
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet18.42
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches221
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail19.5 in. (0.50 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches19.5
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom Width: 60 in. (1.52 m)
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 typenot available
Engine max190 hp (141.7 kw)
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,700 lbs. (1,224.8 kg)
Maximum capacity1,290 lbs. (585 kg)
Maximum people15
Maximum people4 / 650 lbs. (295 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all30 ft. 0 in
Trailer - Length over allTBD
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailPainted trailer with swing tongue
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee