Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe L1032 Jon Boat 2008 vs Lowe ST190 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Lowe L1032 Jon Boat 2008 against a modified vee Lowe ST190 2010 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 ST190 2010 measures 18,7 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 17,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lowe L1032 Jon Boat 2008 at 1,0 feet (2008). At 8 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 2010 has a 112-hp advantage over the Lowe L1032 Jon Boat 2008's 3-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 ST190 2010 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Lowe L1032 Jon Boat 2008 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe ST190 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe ST190 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe L1032 Jon Boat 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelL1032 Jon Boat
ModelST19
Model Year2008
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam48 in. (1.21 m)
Beam85 in. (2.15 m)
Beam - Meters1.22
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches48
Beam - Inches85
Depth - Detail16 in. (.41 m)
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inches16
Depth - Inches21
Weight - Detail80 lbs. (36 kg)
Weight - Detail1,060 lbs. (481 kg)
Weight - kg36.29
Weight - kg480.81
Weight - lbs.8
Weight - lbs.106
Width [transom] - Detail32 in. (.81 m)
Width [transom] - DetailBottom Width: 60 in. (1.52 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (.38 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters3.04
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet1
Length - Feet18.67
Length overall - Detail10 ft. (3.04 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in. (5.69 m)
Length overall - Meters3.05
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Inches12
Length overall - Inches224
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
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness.043 in. (1.09 mm)
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max3 hp (2 kW)
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Operational Info
Maximum capacity275 lbs. (124 kg)
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum people2 / 180 lbs. (82 kg)
Maximum people5 / 660 lbs. (299 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailPainted bunk trailer with swing tongue
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)