Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe R1860VT 2005 vs Lowe R1960MTC Roughneck 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe R1860VT 2005 vs Lowe R1960MTC Roughneck 2008 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 R1960MTC Roughneck 2008 tops out at 105 hp. Engine specs for the Lowe R1860VT 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
Bottom line: The Lowe R1860VT 2005 and Lowe R1960MTC Roughneck 2008 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
ModelR1860VT
ModelR1960MTC Roughneck
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beamnot available
Beam83 in. (2.1 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches83
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21.5 in. (.55 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21.5
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail710 lbs. (322 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg322.05
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.71
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (.5 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.79
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.79 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches228
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max105 hp (78 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,898 lbs. (861 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8/ 1,158 lbs. (538 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 2 in. (6.45 m)