Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe TH220 SD 2005 vs Lowe V1457 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe TH220 SD 2005 vs Lowe V1457 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 TH220 SD 2005 measures 22,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lowe V1457 2013 at 14,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lowe TH220 SD 2005 tips the scales at 3 085 lbs — 2 941 lbs more than the Lowe V1457 2013 at 144 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 220 hp, the Lowe TH220 SD 2005 has a 210-hp advantage over the Lowe V1457 2013'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 TH220 SD 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Lowe V1457 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe TH220 SD 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe TH220 SD 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe V1457 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.61 m)
Beam57 in. (1.45 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.45
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches57
Weight - Detail3,085 lbs. (1,399 kg)
Weight - Detail144 lbs. (65 kg)
Weight - kg1399.33
Weight - kg65.32
Weight - lbs.3085
Weight - lbs.144
Width [transom] - Detail7 ft. 1 in. (2.15 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Length - Meters6.7
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet14
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. (4.27 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches168
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail27 in. (0.69 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches27
Body / Hull
Hull thickness.110 in
Hull thickness0.050 in. (1.2 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (143.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max220 hp (164.1 kw)
Engine max10 hp (7.5 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Storage60 cu. ft
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (725 kg)
Maximum capacity702 lbs. (318 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people4 / 500 lbs. (227 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailB2138TB - painted tandem bunk trailer w/brakes
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 0 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Widthnot available