Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe L1852MT Jon Boat 2007 vs Lowe Platinum 23 Cruise 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe L1852MT Jon Boat 2007 vs Lowe Platinum 23 Cruise 2012 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Lowe Platinum 23 Cruise 2012 has a 105-hp advantage over the Lowe L1852MT Jon Boat 2007's 45-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 23 Cruise 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Lowe L1852MT Jon Boat 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe Platinum 23 Cruise 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe Platinum 23 Cruise 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe L1852MT Jon Boat 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelL1852MT Jon Boat
ModelPlatinum 23 Cruise
Model Year2007
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in. (1.9 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 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 - Detail475 lbs. (216 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg215.46
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.475
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. (1.32 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (.5 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5.48
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet22.25
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.48 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]22 ft. (6.7 m) pontoon log
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]22 ft. 3 in. (6.78 m)
Body / Hull
Hull thickness.072 in. (.183 cm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxRemote: 45 hp (33 kW) Tiller: 65 hp (48 kW)
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,375 lbs. (624 kg)
Maximum capacity2,345 lbs. (1,064 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people12 / 1,705 lbs. (773 kg)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2