Research 2011 - Lowe Boats - FS 175

~All-Purpose, All-Family Mid-Size Fish & Ski Deep-V

From small lakes to big impoundments, from Crappie to Musky, the FS175 has all the fishing features you need. And, when your family outing turns to watersports, this all-purpose boat converts to boarding and tubing with ease. But, your all-family fun needn't end with fishing and skiing. With a full list of cruising and camping options, the versatile FS175 delivers days of exciting on-water adventure. For the anglers in the family, the extra-wide decks feature a lighted 43" long, 23 gallon divided bow livewell with timer, built-in bait bucket and super-reliable Flow-Rite® plumbing, plus a large bow-deck rod locker with rod organizer tubes and battery storage compartment located below, two bow-deck storage boxes, plus two movable pedestal fishing seats with four seat bases. And with its 25” transom and dual pick-up 27 gallon built-in gas tank it’s fully equipped to handle kicker motor installation making the FS185 as fish-ready as they get.

For cruising and watersports, the FM175 includes: a walk-thru windshield, acrylic/ABS molded dual console with locking passenger side glove box, anti-feedback steering with soft-grip wheel , Jensen AM/FM digital stereo, full Teleflex instrumentation, interior courtesy light, driver's seat with slider, two aft folding seats, and 16 oz. stain resistant carpet throughout.

The pre-rigged package includes: your choice of Mercury outboard* (up to 115 hp) and a painted bunk trailer with swing tongue. Key options include: a choice of MotorGuide or Minn Kota trolling motors, Lowrance X50DS fishfinder with temp, Sirius Radio hardware, bow cushions, pads and rails, a ski tow pylon, 2-step swim platform, vinyl floors for heavy-duty use, downrigger brackets for deep water action, roller trailers for easier loading and a choice of six color coordinated exterior/interior schemes.

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 eyes: stainless steel
Drink holders (2)
Locking glove box
Marine carpet: 16 oz
Mooring cleats: stainless steel
Pressure treated plywood floors: w/ Lifetime Limited Warranty
Under floor fuel system with 2 fuel pickups: 27 gal


Console/Electrical
Anti-feedback steering: 4:1 w/ soft grip wheel
Bilge pump & aerator pump
Dual acrylic/ABS molded consoles & curved walk-thru windshield
Plug & play instruments: chrome bezel, w/ tach, speed, volt, fuel & trim
Jensen® Marine digital AM/FM stereo w/ MP3 plug in
Navigation lights: w/ bow courtesy light
Horn
Receptacle: 12 volt


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


Fishing
In floor rod locker: (7')
Large bow fishing deck: w/ storage & lighted, aerated Flow-Rite® livewell w/ timer (43", 23 gal)


Seating
Pedestal fishing seat bases (4)
Seats (3): that include: 1 driver's seat on locking pedestal w/ slider & 2 movable pedestal fishing seats
Stern jump seats (2)


Trailer
Painted bunk trailer: w/ swing tongue