Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe Platinum 25 RFL 2013 vs Lowe Sea Nymph 1467 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe Platinum 25 RFL 2013 vs Lowe Sea Nymph 1467 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 2013 measures 25,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 12,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lowe Sea Nymph 1467 2005 at 13,0 feet (2005). At 342 lbs and 244 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Lowe Platinum 25 RFL 2013 has a 120-hp advantage over the Lowe Sea Nymph 1467 2005'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 25 RFL 2013 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Lowe Sea Nymph 1467 2005 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 25 RFL 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe Platinum 25 RFL 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe Sea Nymph 1467 2005 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 25 RFL
ModelSea Nymph 1467
Model Year2013
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.5 m)
Beam67 in. (1.70 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches67
Weight - Detail3,095 lbs. (1,403 kg) / 3,420 lbs. (1,551 kg)
Weight - Detail244 lbs. (110 kg)
Weight - kg1551.28
Weight - kg110.68
Weight - lbs.342
Weight - lbs.244
Length [at waterline]24 ft. (7.32 m) pontoon log
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [deck]25 ft. (7.62 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet13
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBow: 27 in. (.69 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches27
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. (.38 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.24
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 11 in. (4.24 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters4.24
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches167
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.064 in. (.163 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 - Detail22 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine max30 hp (22 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,365 lbs. (1,072 kg)
Maximum capacity985 (447 kg)
Maximum people13 / 1,703 lbs. (772 kg)
Maximum people5