Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe R1860VT Roughneck 2007 vs Lowe RV190CC 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe R1860VT Roughneck 2007 vs Lowe RV190CC 2011 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Lowe R1860VT Roughneck 2007 at 18,0 ft versus Lowe RV190CC 2011 at 18,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lowe R1860VT Roughneck 2007 tips the scales at 595 lbs — 507 lbs more than the Lowe RV190CC 2011 at 88 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 115 hp, the Lowe RV190CC 2011 has a 25-hp advantage over the Lowe R1860VT Roughneck 2007's 90-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 R1860VT Roughneck 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Lowe RV190CC 2011 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe R1860VT Roughneck 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe R1860VT Roughneck 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe RV190CC 2011 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
ModelR1860VT Roughneck
ModelRV190CC
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam81 in. (2.05 m)
Beam85.5 in. (2.17 m)
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches85.5
Depth - Detail21.5 in. (.55 m)
Depth - Detail19.5 in. (0.50 m)
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inches21.5
Depth - Inches19.5
Weight - Detail595 lbs. (270 kg)
Weight - Detail880 lbs. (399 kg)
Weight - kg269.89
Weight - kg399.16
Weight - lbs.595
Weight - lbs.88
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m) bottom
Height [transom]20 in. (.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length - Meters5.49
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet18.42
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.49 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches221
Body / Hull
Hull thickness.100 in. (.25 cm)
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxRemote: 90 hp (67 kW) Tiller: 50 hp (37 kW)
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,350 lbs. (612 kg)
Maximum capacity1,290 lbs. (585 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people4 / 650 lbs. (295 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailPainted trailer with swing tongue
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 11 in. (6.7 m)