Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe Boats Outlet 20 2022 vs Lowe R1760SC 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe Boats Outlet 20 2022 vs Lowe R1760SC 2011 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Lowe Boats Outlet 20 2022 at 20,0 ft versus Lowe R1760SC 2011 at 17,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lowe Boats Outlet 20 2022 tips the scales at 1 280 lbs — 404 lbs more than the Lowe R1760SC 2011 at 876 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 150 hp, the Lowe Boats Outlet 20 2022 has a 75-hp advantage over the Lowe R1760SC 2011's 75-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Lowe Boats Outlet 20 2022 carries 22 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Lowe R1760SC 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Lowe Boats Outlet 20 2022 at 20,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Lowe R1760SC 2011 at 17,5 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.33 m)
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet17.5
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches21
Beam9.50 ft
Beam83.5 in. (2.12 m)
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inches83.5
Displacement1280.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail25 in. (0.64 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail876 lbs. (397 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg397.35
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.876
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m) bottom
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine modelFourStroke
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower150 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Operational Info
TrailerableYes
Trailerablenot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs. (703 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6 / 990 lbs. (449 kg)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeLowe
Modelnot available
ModelR1760SC
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all19 ft. 2 in. (5.84 m)