Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe R1860VT 2005 vs Lowe SS250XD 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe R1860VT 2005 vs Lowe SS250XD 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 SS250XD 2012 tops out at 150 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 SS250XD 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
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,940 lbs. (880 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg879.97
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.194
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]24 ft. 3 in. (7.39 m) pontoon log
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]23 ft. 8 in. (7.2 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet23.67
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2.03 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,787 lbs. (1,264 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people14 / 2,147 lbs. (974 kg)