Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe Sea Nymph 1256 2006 vs Lowe SS230XD 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe Sea Nymph 1256 2006 vs Lowe SS230XD 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 SS230XD 2013 measures 22,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lowe Sea Nymph 1256 2006 at 12,0 feet (2006). At 104 lbs and 199 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 150 hp, the Lowe SS230XD 2013 has a 140-hp advantage over the Lowe Sea Nymph 1256 2006's 10-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 SS230XD 2013 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Lowe Sea Nymph 1256 2006 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe SS230XD 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe SS230XD 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe Sea Nymph 1256 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelSea Nymph 1256
ModelSS230XD
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam56 in. (1.42 m)
Beam102 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters1.42
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches56
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail104 lbs. (47 kg)
Weight - Detail1,990 lbs. (902 kg)
Weight - kg47.17
Weight - kg902.65
Weight - lbs.104
Weight - lbs.199
Height - Detail27 in. (.69 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches27
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (.38 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters3.7
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet12
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 1 in. (3.7 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters3.68
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches145
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]22 ft. 3 in. (6.78 m) pontoon log
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]22 ft. (6.71 m)
Body / Hull
Hull thickness.050 in. (.127 cm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max10 hp (7.5 kW)
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal. (83 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Operational Info
Maximum capacity602 lbs. (273 kg)
Maximum capacity2,460 lbs. (1,115 kg)
Maximum people3
Maximum people13 / 1,798 lbs. (815 kg)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2.03 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2