Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe Platinum 25 RFL 2012 vs Lowe R1655D 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe Platinum 25 RFL 2012 vs Lowe R1655D 2005 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Lowe Platinum 25 RFL 2012 measures 24,5 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 9,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lowe R1655D 2005 at 15,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lowe Platinum 25 RFL 2012 tips the scales at 2 375 lbs — 1 940 lbs more than the Lowe R1655D 2005 at 435 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 Platinum 25 RFL 2012 has a 70-hp advantage over the Lowe R1655D 2005's 80-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 RFL 2012 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Lowe R1655D 2005 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe Platinum 25 RFL 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe Platinum 25 RFL 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 R1655D 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelPlatinum 25 RFL
ModelR1655D
Model Year2012
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam75 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches75
Weight - Detail2,375 lbs. (1,077 kg)
Weight - Detail435 lbs. (197 kg)
Weight - kg1077.28
Weight - kg197.31
Weight - lbs.2375
Weight - lbs.435
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 - Feet15
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail22.5 in. (.57 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches22.5
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail55 in. (1.52 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (.50 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.82
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.82 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches19
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
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine max80 hp (60 kw) (NET JET HP RATING APPLIES AGAINST CAPACITY PLATE, NOT POWER HEAD HP)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,540 lbs. (1,152 kg)
Maximum capacity1,352 lbs. (613 kg)
Maximum people13 / 1,877 lbs. (851 kg)
Maximum people6