Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe Platinum 23 Cruise 2012 vs Lowe Sea Nymph 1667T 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe Platinum 23 Cruise 2012 vs Lowe Sea Nymph 1667T 2006 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 120-hp advantage over the Lowe Sea Nymph 1667T 2006's 30-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 Sea Nymph 1667T 2006 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 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 Sea Nymph 1667T 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelPlatinum 23 Cruise
ModelSea Nymph 1667T
Model Year2012
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam67 in. (1.70 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches67
Length [at waterline]22 ft. (6.7 m) pontoon log
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [deck]22 ft. 3 in. (6.78 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet22.25
Length - Feet16
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail365 lbs. (165 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg165.56
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.365
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail27 in. (.69 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches27
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. (.38 m) or 20 in. (.50 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.87
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.87 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.072 in. (.183 cm)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameternot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine max30 hp (22 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,345 lbs. (1,064 kg)
Maximum capacity1,153 lbs. (523 kg)
Maximum people12 / 1,705 lbs. (773 kg)
Maximum people5