i dont know much about the lowe but by the sounds of it its very impressive. i have looked at the trackers and did like the lay out of them Xpress also has a very good crappie boat and i think all alluminun but not sure but one thing is for sure defintely spend the few extra dollars and get the 4stroke you wont regret it im saving money now for a new 4 stoke for my bass boat fuel prices are outragious and i burn 8-10 gallons a trip