Matching a pontoon Lowe SS210 2013 against a modified vee Lowe Stinger ST175 Camo 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Lowe Stinger ST175 Camo 2012 measures 17,4 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 15,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lowe SS210 2013 at 2,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lowe SS210 2013 tips the scales at 1 865 lbs — 870 lbs more than the Lowe Stinger ST175 Camo 2012 at 995 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 SS210 2013 has a 40-hp advantage over the Lowe Stinger ST175 Camo 2012's 75-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Lowe SS210 2013 carries 22 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Lowe Stinger ST175 Camo 2012. 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 SS210 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Lowe Stinger ST175 Camo 2012 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe SS210 2013 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Lowe Stinger ST175 Camo 2012 comes in at 13 lbs per hp versus 16 lbs per hp for the Lowe SS210 2013. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.