Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe SS210 2013 vs Lowe TR224 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe SS210 2013 vs Lowe TR224 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 TR224 2005 measures 22,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 20,0 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 TR224 2005 tips the scales at 2 143 lbs — 278 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 115 hp for the Lowe SS210 2013 and 100 hp for the Lowe TR224 2005. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 22 gal and 24 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lowe TR224 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Lowe SS210 2013 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe TR224 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe TR224 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe SS210 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2013
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.5 m)
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.43 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail1,865 lbs. (845 kg)
Weight - DetailStandard: 1,787 lbs. (810 kg) XL Option: 2,143 lbs. (972 kg)
Weight - kg845.95
Weight - kg972.05
Weight - lbs.1865
Weight - lbs.2143
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]21 ft. 8 in. (6.6 m)
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet22
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.7
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameter23 in. (.58 m)
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2.03 mm)
Tube gauge.080 in
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (90.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine maxStandard: 100 hp (74 kw) XL Option: 135 hp (100 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,186 lbs. (991 kg)
Maximum capacityStandard: 2,152 lbs. (976 kg) XL Option: 2,613 lbs. (1,185 kg)
Maximum people11 / 1,563 lbs. (708 kg)
Maximum peopleStandard: 12 XL Option: 14
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all28 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 0 in