Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe TH220 SD 2005 vs Lowe V1467WT 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe TH220 SD 2005 vs Lowe V1467WT 2012 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 8,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lowe V1467WT 2012 at 13,9 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lowe TH220 SD 2005 tips the scales at 3 085 lbs — 2 739 lbs more than the Lowe V1467WT 2012 at 346 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 195-hp advantage over the Lowe V1467WT 2012's 25-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 V1467WT 2012 caps at 5. 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 V1467WT 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelTH220 SD
ModelV1467WT
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.61 m)
Beam67 in. (1.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches67
Weight - Detail3,085 lbs. (1,399 kg)
Weight - Detail346 lbs. (157 kg)
Weight - kg1399.33
Weight - kg156.94
Weight - lbs.3085
Weight - lbs.346
Width [transom] - Detail7 ft. 1 in. (2.15 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters6.7
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet13.92
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 11 in. (4.24 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters4.24
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches167
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 thickness0.072 in. (1.8 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 max25 hp (19 kW) remote or tiller
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Storage60 cu. ft
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (725 kg)
Maximum capacity1,058 lbs. (480 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people5 / 640 lbs. (290 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