Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe Boats SS 210 RFL 2021 vs Lowe R1760CC 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe Boats SS 210 RFL 2021 vs Lowe R1760CC 2009 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 Boats SS 210 RFL 2021 measures 21,4 feet overall (2021), giving it roughly 4,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lowe R1760CC 2009 at 17,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lowe Boats SS 210 RFL 2021 tips the scales at 1 680 lbs — 792 lbs more than the Lowe R1760CC 2009 at 888 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 115 hp, the Lowe Boats SS 210 RFL 2021 has a 40-hp advantage over the Lowe R1760CC 2009's 75-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Lowe Boats SS 210 RFL 2021 at 21,4 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Lowe R1760CC 2009 at 17,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail21.40 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.33 m)
Length - Feet21.4
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Meters6.52
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches257
Length overall - Inches21
Beam10.20 ft
Beam83.5 in. (2.12 m)
Beam - Meters3.11
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches122
Beam - Inches83.5
Displacement1680.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail25 in. (0.64 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail888 lbs. (403 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg402.79
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.888
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.33
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine modelFourstroke
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower115 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max75 hp (56 kw)
Operational Info
TrailerableYes
Trailerablenot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs. (703 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6 / 990 lbs. (449 kg)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeLowe
Modelnot available
ModelR1760CC
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailPainted bunk trailer with swing tongue
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all19 ft. 2 in. (5.84 m)