Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe R1860CJ 2009 vs Lowe R1860VT 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe R1860CJ 2009 vs Lowe R1860VT 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.
The Lowe R1860CJ 2009 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the Lowe R1860VT 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
The Lowe R1860CJ 2009 is rated for up to 7 people. Passenger data for the Lowe R1860VT 2005 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Lowe R1860CJ 2009 and Lowe R1860VT 2005 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model Year2009
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam83.5 in. (2.12 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches83.5
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail25 in. (0.64 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail962 lbs. (436 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg436.36
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.962
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5.61
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,680 lbs. (762 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7 / 1,078 lbs. (489 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailPainted bunk trailer with swing tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 2 in. (6.45 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available