Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe L1648 Jon Boat 2008 vs Lowe Stinger ST195 DC 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Lowe L1648 Jon Boat 2008 against a modified vee Lowe Stinger ST195 DC 2012 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 Stinger ST195 DC 2012 measures 18,7 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 3,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lowe L1648 Jon Boat 2008 at 15,0 feet (2008). At 42 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 Stinger ST195 DC 2012 has a 80-hp advantage over the Lowe L1648 Jon Boat 2008's 35-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 Stinger ST195 DC 2012 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Lowe L1648 Jon Boat 2008 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe Stinger ST195 DC 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe Stinger ST195 DC 2012 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 L1648 Jon Boat 2008 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
ModelL1648 Jon Boat
ModelStinger ST195 DC
Model Year2008
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in. (1.77 m)
Beam85 in. (2.16 m)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches85
Depth - Detail21 in. (.53 m)
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inches21
Weight - Detail420 lbs. (190 kg)
Weight - Detail1,060 lbs. (481 kg)
Weight - kg190.51
Weight - kg480.81
Weight - lbs.42
Weight - lbs.106
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.42 m) bottom
Height [transom]15 in. or 20 in. (.38 m or .5 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters4.82
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet18.67
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.82 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in. (5.69 m)
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Inches19
Length overall - Inches224
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness.072 in. (1.83 mm)
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max35 hp (26 kW)
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal. (72 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Operational Info
Maximum capacity973 lbs. (441 kg)
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum people4 / 555 lbs. (252 kg)
Maximum people5 / 660 lbs. (299 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width89 in. (2.26 m)