Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe L1652MT Jon Boat 2007 vs Lowe TH220 SD 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe L1652MT Jon Boat 2007 vs Lowe TH220 SD 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Lowe TH220 SD 2005 measures 22,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lowe L1652MT Jon Boat 2007 at 15,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lowe TH220 SD 2005 tips the scales at 3 085 lbs — 3 040 lbs less than the Lowe L1652MT Jon Boat 2007 at 45 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 220 hp, the Lowe TH220 SD 2005 has a 185-hp advantage over the Lowe L1652MT Jon Boat 2007'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 TH220 SD 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Lowe L1652MT Jon Boat 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe TH220 SD 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe TH220 SD 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe L1652MT Jon Boat 2007 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
ModelL1652MT Jon Boat
ModelTH220 SD
Model Year2007
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in. (1.9 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.61 m)
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail21 in. (.53 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail450 lbs. (204 kg)
Weight - Detail3,085 lbs. (1,399 kg)
Weight - kg204.12
Weight - kg1399.33
Weight - lbs.45
Weight - lbs.3085
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. (1.32 m)
Width [transom] - Detail7 ft. 1 in. (2.15 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Meters4.82
Length - Meters6.7
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.82 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches19
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull thickness.072 in. (.183 cm)
Hull thickness.110 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxRemote: 35 hp (26 kW) Tiller: 50 hp (37 kW)
Engine max220 hp (164.1 kw)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (143.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,216 lbs. (551 kg)
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (725 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people9
Storagenot available
Storage60 cu. ft
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailB2138TB - painted tandem bunk trailer w/brakes
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 0 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in