Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe R1960MTC 2005 vs Lowe ST175 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe R1960MTC 2005 vs Lowe ST175 2010 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Lowe R1960MTC 2005 at 19,0 ft versus Lowe ST175 2010 at 17,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lowe ST175 2010 tips the scales at 995 lbs — 920 lbs less than the Lowe R1960MTC 2005 at 75 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 105 hp, the Lowe R1960MTC 2005 has a 30-hp advantage over the Lowe ST175 2010's 75-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lowe R1960MTC 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Lowe ST175 2010 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe R1960MTC 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe R1960MTC 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe ST175 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2005
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam83 in. (2.1 m)
Beam85 in. (2.15 m)
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches83
Beam - Inches85
Depth - Detail21.5 in. (.55 m)
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inches21.5
Depth - Inches21
Weight - Detail750 lbs. (340 kg)
Weight - Detail995 lbs. (451 kg)
Weight - kg340.19
Weight - kg451.32
Weight - lbs.75
Weight - lbs.995
Width [transom] - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
Width [transom] - DetailBottom Width: 60 in. (1.52 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (.50 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters5.79
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet17.42
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in. (5.79 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.31 m)
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches209
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail12 in. (0.30 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches12
Body / Hull
Hull thickness.100 in. (.25 cm)
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max105 hp (78 kw)
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail13 gal. (49 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters49.21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,898 lbs. (861 kg)
Maximum capacity1,110 lbs. (458 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people4 / 650 lbs. (295 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailPainted bunk trailer with swing tongue
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 8 in. (6.30 m) with tongue in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width89 in. (2.26 m)