Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe R1860VT 2005 vs Lowe Skorpion 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe R1860VT 2005 vs Lowe Skorpion 2012 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 Skorpion 2012 tops out at 50 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 Skorpion 2012 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
ModelSkorpion
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beamnot available
Beam74 in. (1.88 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches74
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail20 in. (0.5 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches2
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail665 lbs. (302 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg301.64
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.665
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail55 in. (1.39 m) bottom
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.88 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.090 in. (2.3 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail6 gal. (23 l) portable
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters22.71
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max50 hp (37 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity936 lbs. (425 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people3 / 435 lbs. (197 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width84 in. (2.13 m)