Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe TH222 2005 vs Lowe V1667T 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe TH222 2005 vs Lowe V1667T 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 TH222 2005 measures 22,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lowe V1667T 2012 at 16,0 feet (2012). At 218 lbs and 275 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Lowe TH222 2005 has a 135-hp advantage over the Lowe V1667T 2012's 40-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 TH222 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Lowe V1667T 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 TH222 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe TH222 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 V1667T 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
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 - Detail2,180 lbs. (988.8 kg)
Weight - Detail275 lbs. (125 kg)
Weight - kg988.83
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - lbs.218
Weight - lbs.275
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 - Feet16
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.88 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches192
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 max175 hp (129.5 kw)
Engine max40 hp (30 kW) remote 30 hp (22 kW) tiller
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Storage68 cu. ft
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity2,315 lbs. (1,050 kg)
Maximum capacity1,153 lbs. (523 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people5 / 735 lbs. (333 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