The Lowe R2070VTC Roughneck 2007 vs Lowe Stinger ST195 Camo 2013 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 Stinger ST195 Camo 2013 measures 19,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 17,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lowe R2070VTC Roughneck 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). At 8 lbs and 106 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 115 hp for the Lowe R2070VTC Roughneck 2007 and 115 hp for the Lowe Stinger ST195 Camo 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Lowe R2070VTC Roughneck 2007 carries 21 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Lowe Stinger ST195 Camo 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lowe R2070VTC Roughneck 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Lowe Stinger ST195 Camo 2013 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe R2070VTC Roughneck 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe R2070VTC Roughneck 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe Stinger ST195 Camo 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.