Matching a flat Lowe L1852MT 2013 against a modified vee Lowe Stinger ST195 Camo 2013 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 2013 at 18,0 ft versus Lowe Stinger ST195 Camo 2013 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lowe L1852MT 2013 tips the scales at 475 lbs — 369 lbs more than the Lowe Stinger ST195 Camo 2013 at 106 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 115 hp, the Lowe Stinger ST195 Camo 2013 has a 50-hp advantage over the Lowe L1852MT 2013's 65-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 L1852MT 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Lowe Stinger ST195 Camo 2013 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe L1852MT 2013 could be the deciding factor.