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Lowe

Lowe has been building boats with HINs on file from 1930 to 2010. Federal records show 7 recalls and 124 USCG-reported accidents involving Lowe hulls. Popular models include the Jon Boat, Jon, Pontoon.

Known for:recreationalsmodels like the Jon Boat
Known Recalls
7
USCG Accidents
124
Registered Vessels
567
Active Years
1930–2010
MIC Code
LWN

Popular Lowe Models

Jon Boat(8)Jon(5)Pontoon(4)240(2)14bj(2)Lowline(2)Classic(2)Big John(2)10(1)29(1)170(1)180(1)

Vessel counts from USCG registry data. Enter a HIN to check history on a specific model.

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Lowe HINs start with LWN. Enter any 12-character HIN for a free decode, or upgrade to a Title Report ($19) to check federal and commercial databases for stolen records, liens, salvage history, and more.

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Lowe Fleet Safety Overview

Based on 124 USCG-reported incidents involving Lowe vessels from 2009 through 2023. These figures reflect all reported accidents for this make across the U.S. fleet and do not indicate the history of any individual vessel.

11overloading
10machinery failure
8weather
7operator inattention
7improper lookout

Lowe Recalls (7)

23MF0555Oct 2023
LOWE 1648, 1648M
1,020 units affected
23MF0006Dec 2022
VARIOUS
2,581 units affected
23MF0007Dec 2022
VARIOUS
2,581 units affected
22CG0017Nov 2022
L1040 (2022)

STABILITY TEST (PORT)

3,347 units affected
05R0775SAug 2005
12 FOOT TENDER

LABEL; CAPACITY

2 units affected
010104TAug 2001
SUN CRUISER PONTOON BOATS

FUEL TANK LEAKS

212 units affected
810025SFeb 1981
16 FT OPEN JON

NO CERT/CAP LABEL

290 units affected

How to Identify a Lowe HIN

Every Lowe boat manufactured or imported into the U.S. after 1972 has a 12-character Hull Identification Number (HIN) stamped on the transom. Lowe HINs begin with the manufacturer code LWN.

LWNXXXXXXXXX
MIC codeSerialMonthYear

About Lowe

Lowe is a boat manufacturer tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard under MIC code LWN. Vessels on file span model years 1930 through 2010. HullScore tracks 567 Lowe vessels in our database, along with 7 manufacturer recalls and 124 USCG-reported boating accidents.

The most commonly registered Lowe models include the Jon Boat, Jon, Pontoon, 240, 14bj. The fleet is primarily composed of recreationals and open motorboats.

Before purchasing a used Lowe, we recommend running a boat history report. A HullScore Boat History Report ($19) checks federal and commercial databases for stolen vessel records, maritime liens, salvage history, accidents, casualties, recalls, and USCG documentation status.