Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Jetcraft 1825 Falcon 2012 vs Jetcraft 2725 Kingfisher 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Jetcraft 1825 Falcon 2012 against a deep vee Jetcraft 2725 Kingfisher 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Jetcraft 2725 Kingfisher 2011 measures 27,2 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 9,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Jetcraft 1825 Falcon 2012 at 18,0 feet (2012). At 11 lbs and 45 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Jetcraft 2725 Kingfisher 2011 has a 185-hp advantage over the Jetcraft 1825 Falcon 2012's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Jetcraft 2725 Kingfisher 2011 carries 14 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Jetcraft 1825 Falcon 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Jetcraft 2725 Kingfisher 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Jetcraft 1825 Falcon 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Jetcraft 2725 Kingfisher 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Jetcraft 2725 Kingfisher 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Jetcraft 1825 Falcon 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model1825 Falcon
Model2725 Kingfisher
Model Year2012
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam80 in. (2.03 m)
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.03
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches8
Beam - Inches102
DeadriseConstant 12℃
DeadriseVariable 18°
Weight - Detail1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Weight - Detail4,500 lbs. (2,041 kg)
Weight - kg498.95
Weight - kg2041.16
Weight - lbs.11
Weight - lbs.45
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 66 in. (1.68 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 29 in. (73.7 cm)
Height - DetailSides: 38 in. (97 cm)
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Inches29
Height - Inches38
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet27.17
Length overall - Detail18 ft. (5.49 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 2 in. (8.28 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters8.28
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches326
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.16 in. (4 mm) Side: 0.102 in. (2.6 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.25 in. (6.4 mm) Side: 0.125 in. (3.2 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.7 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail140 gal. (530 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters529.96
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal14
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Headroomnot available
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Storagenot available
StorageFish Locker in Cockpit Floor: 56 gal. (212 l) Transom Fish Locker: 24 gal. (91 l)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader 7,500 lb. factory matched galvanized tandem axle bunk trailer with custom tie down straps