Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe JM220 SD 2005 vs Lowe V1667T 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe JM220 SD 2005 vs Lowe V1667T 2013 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 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lowe V1667T 2013 at 16,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lowe JM220 SD 2005 tips the scales at 2 581 lbs — 2 304 lbs more than the Lowe V1667T 2013 at 277 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 V1667T 2013'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 V1667T 2013 caps at 5. 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 V1667T 2013 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 Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.45 m)
Beam67 in. (1.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches67
Weight - Detail2,581 lbs. (1,170 kg)
Weight - Detail277 lbs. (126 kg)
Weight - kg1170.72
Weight - kg125.64
Weight - lbs.2581
Weight - lbs.277
Length [deck]22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters6.7
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.88 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches192
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail27 in. (0.69 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches27
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 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) remote
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,700 lbs. (1,224.8 kg)
Maximum capacity1,153 lbs. (523 kg)
Maximum people15
Maximum people5 / 735 lbs. (333 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all30 ft. 0 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee