Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe Platinum 25 Cruise 2012 vs Lowe R1960MT Roughneck 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe Platinum 25 Cruise 2012 vs Lowe R1960MT Roughneck 2007 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 25 Cruise 2012 has a 45-hp advantage over the Lowe R1960MT Roughneck 2007's 105-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 25 Cruise 2012 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Lowe R1960MT Roughneck 2007 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe Platinum 25 Cruise 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe Platinum 25 Cruise 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 24,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe R1960MT Roughneck 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelPlatinum 25 Cruise
ModelR1960MT Roughneck
Model Year2012
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam83 in. (2.1 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches83
Length [at waterline]24 ft. (7.32 m) pontoon log
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [deck]24 ft. 6 in. (7.47 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet24.5
Length - Feet19
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21.5 in. (.55 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21.5
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail710 lbs. (322 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg322.05
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.71
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (.5 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.79
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in. (5.79 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches228
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.100 in. (.25 cm)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2.03 mm)
Tube gaugenot 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 maxRemote: 105 hp (78 kW) Tiller: 50 hp (37 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,540 lbs. (1,152 kg)
Maximum capacity1,898 lbs. (861 kg)
Maximum people13 / 1,877 lbs. (851 kg)
Maximum people8