Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe R1860VT 2005 vs Lowe Stinger ST175 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe R1860VT 2005 vs Lowe Stinger ST175 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 Stinger ST175 2012 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 Stinger ST175 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
ModelStinger ST175
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beamnot available
Beam85 in. (2.16 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches85
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail995 lbs. (451 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg451.32
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.995
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.42 m) bottom
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.42
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.31 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches209
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (76 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,110 lbs. (503 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4 / 650 lbs. (295 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width89 in. (2.26 m)