Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe R2065SC 2011 vs Lowe Sea Nymph 1462 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe R2065SC 2011 vs Lowe Sea Nymph 1462 2005 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Lowe R2065SC 2011 measures 19,8 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 6,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lowe Sea Nymph 1462 2005 at 13,0 feet (2005). At 111 lbs and 18 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Lowe R2065SC 2011 has a 90-hp advantage over the Lowe Sea Nymph 1462 2005's 25-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 R2065SC 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Lowe Sea Nymph 1462 2005 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe R2065SC 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe R2065SC 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 19,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe Sea Nymph 1462 2005 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
ModelR2065SC
ModelSea Nymph 1462
Model Year2011
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam62 in. (1.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches62
Depth - Detail25 in. (0.64 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,110 lbs. (503 kg)
Weight - Detail180 lbs. (81 kg)
Weight - kg503.49
Weight - kg81.65
Weight - lbs.111
Weight - lbs.18
Width [transom] - Detail65 in. (1.65 m) bottom
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (.38 m)
Length - Feet19.75
Length - Feet13
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 9 in. (6.02 m)
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 8 in. (4.17 m)
Length overall - Meters6.02
Length overall - Meters4.17
Length overall - Inches237
Length overall - Inches164
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBow: 30 in. (.76 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull thickness.050 in. (.127 cm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine max25 hp (19 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,898 lbs. (861 kg)
Maximum capacity915 (415 kg)
Maximum people8 / 1,258 lbs. (571 kg)
Maximum people4
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailPainted bunk trailer with swing tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 2 in. (6.45 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available