Research 2011 - Lowe Boats - FM 175DC

~All-Weather Mid-Size Deep-V Performance

The FM175DC is a serious fishboat with a deep-V hull, high freeboard and transom plus the convenience of dual consoles and a full walk-thru windshield, all designed to get you there comfortably, securely - and dry. Its V-Tech™ hull is designed to run big-water with ease and handle with precision. At rest, it's remarkably stable for its type and size. You and your partner can work around the boat in comfort, both forward and aft. With its 25” transom and dual pick-up 27 gallon, built-in gas tank it’s fully equipped to handle kicker motor installation. And, of course, we build in standard all of the fishing features you demand.

Key package features include: your choice of Mercury outboard*(up to 115 hp) and a painted bunk trailer with swing tongue. Tournament-class fishing features include a lighted 43.5" long, 23 gallon bow livewell with bait bucket and timer, plus a 14.5 gallon stern livewell, both with super-reliable Flow-Rite plumbing, a port-side 7'6" rod locker, additional starboard rod/gear locker, roomy in-deck storage compartments and two movable pedestal fishing seats with five seat bases. Also included are: driver's seat with slider, acrylic/ABS molded dual console with full Teleflex instrumentation and passenger side glove box, anti-feedback steering with soft grip wheel, interior courtesy light, 16 oz. stain resistant carpet throughout and a choice of six color coordinated exterior/interior schemes.

Key options include: a choice of MotorGuide or Minn Kota® motors, Lowrance X50DS fish locator with temp, Jensen® digital AM/FM stereo, Sirius® radio hardware, 2-step swim platform, plus vinyl floors for heavy-duty use, downrigger brackets for deep water action, passenger side console and windscreen and roller trailers for easier loading.

Lowe factory packaged boats are available with various horsepower Mercury outboards. Standard equipment and options vary from model to model. See charts for details.
Beam: 7 ft. 8 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 27
Max load: 1600
Standard features:
Cockpit
All stainless steel fasteners
Bow & stern corner castings
Bow & stern eyes: stainless steel
Marine carpet: 16 oz
Mooring cleats
Pressure treated plywood floors: w/ lifetime limited warranty
Under floor fuel system w/ 2 fuel pickups: 27 gal


Console/Electrical
Bilge pump & aerator pump
Dual acrylic/ABS molded consoles & curved walk-thru windshield
Horn
Navigation lights: w/ bow courtesy light
Plug & play instruments: tach, speed, volt, fuel & trim
Receptacle: 12 volt


Construction
All welded
Extruded gunnels
Extruded lifting strakes (4) & full length heavy duty extruded keel
NMMA Certified
Reverse chine, V-Tech™ hull design
Courtesy light


Fishing
Large bow fishing deck: w/ storage & lighted, aerated Flow-Rite® livewell (43.5", 23 gal) w/ removable baitwell
Large stern fishing deck w/ lighted, aerated Flow-Rite® livewell (14.5 gal)
Port rod locker: (7' 6")
Starboard rod locker


Seating
Passenger grab handle
Pedestal fishing seat bases (5)
Seats (3): that include: 1 driver's seat on locking pedestal w/ slider & 2 movable pedestal fishing seats


Trailer
Painted bunk trailer: w/ swing tongue