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bcrecka

Posted 4/3/2012 9:47 PM (#550555)
Subject: Lowe 175 FM

Posts: 23

Any thoughts/advice on the Lowe 175 FM? Looks like a decent layout on this model in the pic I've attached. Appreciate any experiences from those who have had a Lowe. I'm assuming the concensus is that a Crestliner 1750 is a better rig but is the Lowe worthy option that is well constructed??

Thanks!

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bigred2198

Posted 4/4/2012 8:20 AM (#550618 - in reply to #550555)
Subject: RE: Lowe 175 FM

I looked at both. crestliners are very nice, but i think you get just as much or more with the Lowe. that being said, i have been looking for a used lowe165FM for 3 years and found 2. so apparently people that buy them dont ever resell them. I saw an ad on minneaplois craigslist for 1 1750 fishawk within the last week that is a great deal. just not looking to buy that big of a boat.

catchandrelease

Posted 4/4/2012 9:50 AM (#550634 - in reply to #550555)
Subject: Re: Lowe 175 FM

Nice layout. If you're looking for more options you could look into an Alumacraft Navigator. The have a similar layout and there's a lot of them around.

ToddM

Posted 4/4/2012 9:55 AM (#550636 - in reply to #550555)
Subject: Re: Lowe 175 FM

Posts: 20218

Location: oswego, il

I have looked over this boat and thought it was nice and well priced. I have a 1750 that I could not pass up. The only thing you may want to consider if you get one, like my 1750, build or get a rear deck extension.

Edited by ToddM 4/4/2012 10:32 PM

Lightning

Posted 4/4/2012 1:57 PM (#550719 - in reply to #550636)
Subject: Re: Lowe 175 FM

The Lowes tend to move a lot in the wind. The higher sides make it more of a sail effect. The Crestliner and Alumacraft sit lower. If you are fishing bigger lakes it may make a difference. If they are small to mid you should be ok with the lowe.

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