Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Jetcraft 1875 Extreme Shallow J-MAX 2008 vs Jetcraft 3325 Kingfisher 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Jetcraft 1875 Extreme Shallow J-MAX 2008 against a deep vee Jetcraft 3325 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 3325 Kingfisher 2011 measures 33,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 15,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Jetcraft 1875 Extreme Shallow J-MAX 2008 at 18,0 feet (2008). At 181 lbs and 115 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 Jetcraft 3325 Kingfisher 2011 tops out at 700 hp. Engine specs for the Jetcraft 1875 Extreme Shallow J-MAX 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Jetcraft 1875 Extreme Shallow J-MAX 2008 carries 35 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Jetcraft 3325 Kingfisher 2011. 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 3325 Kingfisher 2011 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Jetcraft 1875 Extreme Shallow J-MAX 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Jetcraft 3325 Kingfisher 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Jetcraft 3325 Kingfisher 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 33,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Jetcraft 1875 Extreme Shallow J-MAX 2008 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
Model1875 Extreme Shallow J-MAX
Model3325 Kingfisher
Model Year2008
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam88 in
Beam11 ft. (3.35m)
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches132
DeadriseConstant 8℃
DeadriseVariable 18°
Weight - Detail1,810 lbs
Weight - Detail11,500 lbs. (5,216 kg)
Weight - kg821
Weight - kg5216.31
Weight - lbs.181
Weight - lbs.115
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet33
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail33 ft. (10.06 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters10.06
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches396
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.93
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches76
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]30 in. (76 cm)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.25 in. (6.4 mm) Side: 0.19 in. (4.8 mm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard160 hp, J-Max, 4-stroke, 20-valve, DOHC
Engine/s standardnot available
ImpellerStainless steel
Impellernot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (881 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max700 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom welded 2,200 lb. capacity hot dipped galvanized bunk trailer
Trailer - Detailnot available
Operational Info
Headroomnot available
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Storagenot available
StorageFish Locker in Cockpit Floor: 75 gal. (284 l) Transom Fish Locker: 34 gal. (129 l) Cockpit Dry Locker: 70 gal. (265 l)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity60 gal. (227 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal4