I am looking at a used boat and since I don't know too much about boats I wondered if anybody here had any thoughts and/or advice.

The boat is a 1996 aluminum 14 ft Lowe (model 1410) with 3 swivel seats with a 2003 4 stroke 25 horse Mercury (Bigfoot model).

I mostly fish by myself or with one other person so I don't need much boat, as far as length.

Any opinions on this model of Lowe or of Lowe boats in general and/or this model of Mercury motor?

Thanks!

Lowe boats are good boats, 14' how big are the lakes you are fishing,and how much weight are you carrying in it

Hard to beat a mercury motor my man. In my opinion about the best outboards on the market but the man to ask is jaypayton he's a motor mechanic I'm sure he'll see your post and comment on it.

Good Luck

I have a 14ft lowes with a 15 hp Force outboard. I put a swivel seat in the back & a seat up front. Got a 36lb thrust minn kota on the front and a little fish finder. The boat is great for 1-2 people. I live about 10 minutes from Red Bridge and fish all over Mississinewa. I made a live well out of a cooler that I keep in the middle of the boat. The only problem with the boat that I have is I won't take my little girls out in it on Mississinewa because of the idiots out there with big boats. My Lowe's has shallow sides and I am just not comfortable having them in it, but I fish with another adult with no problem.

I had a 16ft lowe alum. boat a few years ago with a 75 hp merc. Great boat. I have since went to a larger fiberglass boat with a 200 merc. I would not own anything but a merc. outboard. And you can't go wrong with a lowe.

Thanks to those who replied.

To Ken Kinser: Small lakes and one or two people and a dog. The boat has a wide beam (not sure exact measurement) and deep sides. No bench seats, but has three swivel seats. The floor is flat and carpeted with a raised deck on the bow (one of the seats is up there). Has a built in live well.

Will be taking it out this weekend on the water for a test spin.

Thanks again!

I have a Lowe Boat and really like it!!

merc 4-strokes good engines just make sure u drain carb when u put in on trailer,and run stable or sea foam in tank year round carbs have small jets and idle passages clog up fast with gas in them

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