Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe L1232 2012 vs Lowe R1860VT 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe L1232 2012 vs Lowe R1860VT 2005 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.
The Lowe L1232 2012 carries a rated maximum of 3 hp. Engine data for the Lowe R1860VT 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
The Lowe L1232 2012 is rated for up to 2 people. Passenger data for the Lowe R1860VT 2005 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Lowe L1232 2012 and Lowe R1860VT 2005 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model Year2012
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam48 in. (1.21 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.22
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches48
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail16 in. (0.41 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches16
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail90 lbs. (40 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg40.82
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.9
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail32 in. (0.81 m) bottom
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet11.67
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 8 in. (3.56 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters3.56
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches14
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.050 in. (1.27 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max3 hp (2 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity335 lbs. (151 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people2 / 295 lbs. (133 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available