Matching a tunnel Lowe R1760CJ 2011 against a modified vee Lowe V1467WT 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Lowe R1760CJ 2011 measures 17,5 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 3,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lowe V1467WT 2013 at 14,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lowe R1760CJ 2011 tips the scales at 839 lbs — 493 lbs more than the Lowe V1467WT 2013 at 346 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 80 hp, the Lowe R1760CJ 2011 has a 55-hp advantage over the Lowe V1467WT 2013's 25-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 R1760CJ 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Lowe V1467WT 2013 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe R1760CJ 2011 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Lowe R1760CJ 2011 comes in at 11 lbs per hp versus 14 lbs per hp for the Lowe V1467WT 2013. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.