Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe SS210 2013 vs Lowe TH192 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe SS210 2013 vs Lowe TH192 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Lowe TH192 2005 measures 19,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 17,0 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 TH192 2005 tips the scales at 1 985 lbs — 120 lbs less than the Lowe SS210 2013 at 1 865 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 150 hp, the Lowe TH192 2005 has a 35-hp advantage over the Lowe SS210 2013's 115-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 TH192 2005 carries 27 gallons versus 22 gallons in the Lowe SS210 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 SS210 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Lowe TH192 2005 caps at 1. 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.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe SS210 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe TH192 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2013
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.5 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.61 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,865 lbs. (845 kg)
Weight - Detail1,985 lbs. (900.3 kg)
Weight - kg845.95
Weight - kg900.38
Weight - lbs.1865
Weight - lbs.1985
Length [at waterline]20 ft. 3 in. (6.17 m) pontoon log
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [deck]20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet19
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail7 ft. 1 in. (2.15 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.79
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in. (5.79 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches228
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.110 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2.03 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine max150 hp (111 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,186 lbs. (991 kg)
Maximum capacity2,050 lbs. (929.8 kg)
Maximum people11 / 1,563 lbs. (708 kg)
Maximum people1
Storagenot available
Storage62 cu. ft
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailB1931B - painted bunk trailer w/ brakes
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in