Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe Boats L1852MT Aura 2022 vs Lowe Platinum 25 RFL 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe Boats L1852MT Aura 2022 vs Lowe Platinum 25 RFL 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 Platinum 25 RFL 2013 measures 25,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 7,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lowe Boats L1852MT Aura 2022 at 17,9 feet (2022). At 416 lbs and 342 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 150 hp, the Lowe Platinum 25 RFL 2013 has a 110-hp advantage over the Lowe Boats L1852MT Aura 2022'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 Platinum 25 RFL 2013 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Lowe Boats L1852MT Aura 2022 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe Platinum 25 RFL 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe Platinum 25 RFL 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe Boats L1852MT Aura 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail17.90 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet17.9
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Meters5.46
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches215
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam7.50 ft
Beam102 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches90
Beam - Inches102
Displacement416.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,095 lbs. (1,403 kg) / 3,420 lbs. (1,551 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1551.28
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.342
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]24 ft. (7.32 m) pontoon log
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]25 ft. (7.62 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine modelFourStroke
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower40 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
TrailerableYes
Trailerablenot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,365 lbs. (1,072 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people13 / 1,703 lbs. (772 kg)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeLowe
Modelnot available
ModelPlatinum 25 RFL
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2.03 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2