Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe R1860VT 2005 vs Lowe R1965 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe R1860VT 2005 vs Lowe R1965 2009 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 R1965 2009 tops out at 75 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 R1965 2009 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 Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beamnot available
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches88
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail25 in. (0.64 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,006 lbs. (456 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg456.31
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1006
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.02
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 9 in. (6.02 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.02
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches237
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max75 hp (56 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,898 lbs. (861 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8 / 1,258 lbs. (571 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailPainted bunk trailer with swing tongue (optional)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 2 in. (6.45 m)