Matching a flat Lowe L1852MT 2010 against a modified vee Lowe R2065 2011 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Lowe L1852MT 2010 at 18,0 ft versus Lowe R2065 2011 at 19,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lowe R2065 2011 tips the scales at 1 006 lbs — 531 lbs less than the Lowe L1852MT 2010 at 475 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 65 hp for the Lowe L1852MT 2010 and 75 hp for the Lowe R2065 2011. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lowe R2065 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Lowe L1852MT 2010 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe R2065 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe R2065 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 19,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe L1852MT 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.