Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe R1860SC 2011 vs Lowe RV160CC 2010 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Lowe R1860SC 2011 and the Lowe RV160CC 2010 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Lowe R1860SC 2011 at 18,4 ft versus Lowe RV160CC 2010 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lowe R1860SC 2011 tips the scales at 956 lbs — 252 lbs more than the Lowe RV160CC 2010 at 704 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 90 hp, the Lowe R1860SC 2011 has a 40-hp advantage over the Lowe RV160CC 2010's 50-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 R1860SC 2011 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Lowe RV160CC 2010 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe R1860SC 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe R1860SC 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 18,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe RV160CC 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2011
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam83.5 in. (2.12 m)
Beam76.5 in. (1.94 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters1.96
Beam - Inches83.5
Beam - Inches76.5
Depth - Detail25 in. (0.64 m)
Depth - Detail19.5 in. (0.50 m)
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inches19.5
Weight - Detail956 lbs. (434 kg)
Weight - Detail704 lbs. (319 kg)
Weight - kg433.63
Weight - kg319.33
Weight - lbs.956
Weight - lbs.704
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m) bottom
Width [transom] - DetailBottom Width: 52 in. (1.32 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length - Feet18.42
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.88 m)
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Engine max50 hp (37 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,680 lbs. (762 kg)
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum people7 / 1,078 lbs. (489 kg)
Maximum people4 / 550 lbs. (249 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailPainted bunk trailer with swing tongue
Trailer - DetailPainted bunk trailer with swing tongue
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 2 in. (6.45 m)
Trailer - Length over allTBD