Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe RV190CC 2010 vs Lowe TR182 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe RV190CC 2010 vs Lowe TR182 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Lowe RV190CC 2010 at 18,4 ft versus Lowe TR182 2005 at 18,0 ft. At 88 lbs and 12 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 RV190CC 2010 has a 55-hp advantage over the Lowe TR182 2005's 60-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 TR182 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Lowe RV190CC 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 TR182 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe TR182 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe RV190CC 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 Year201
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam85.5 in. (2.17 m)
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.43 m)
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches85.5
Beam - Inches96
Depth - Detail19.5 in. (0.50 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches19.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail880 lbs. (399 kg)
Weight - Detail1,200 lbs. (544.3 kg)
Weight - kg399.16
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - lbs.88
Weight - lbs.12
Width [transom] - DetailBottom Width: 60 in. (1.52 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18.42
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inches216
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine max60 hp (45 kw)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (90.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,290 lbs. (585 kg)
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748.4 kg)
Maximum people4 / 650 lbs. (295 kg)
Maximum people9
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailPainted trailer with swing tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over allTBD
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 0 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in. (.58 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge.080 in