Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Jetcraft 1875 Extreme Shallow J-MAX 2009 vs Jetcraft 2525 Kingfisher 2007 β Same Brand, Different Boat
The Jetcraft 1875 Extreme Shallow J-MAX 2009 vs Jetcraft 2525 Kingfisher 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story β intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Jetcraft 2525 Kingfisher 2007 measures 25,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Jetcraft 1875 Extreme Shallow J-MAX 2009 at 18,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Jetcraft 2525 Kingfisher 2007 tips the scales at 3Β 986 lbs β 3Β 805 lbs less than the Jetcraft 1875 Extreme Shallow J-MAX 2009 at 181 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Jetcraft 2525 Kingfisher 2007 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the Jetcraft 1875 Extreme Shallow J-MAX 2009 aren't listed β confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Jetcraft 1875 Extreme Shallow J-MAX 2009 carries 35 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Jetcraft 2525 Kingfisher 2007. 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 2525 Kingfisher 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Jetcraft 1875 Extreme Shallow J-MAX 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Jetcraft 2525 Kingfisher 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Jetcraft 2525 Kingfisher 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water β it handles 7 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Jetcraft 1875 Extreme Shallow J-MAX 2009 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
Model2525 Kingfisher
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches102
DeadriseConstant 8℃
DeadriseVariable 18℃
Weight - Detail1,810 lbs
Weight - Detail3,986 lbs. Transom Weight Limit: 900 lbs
Weight - kg821
Weight - kg1808.02
Weight - lbs.181
Weight - lbs.3986
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters7.87
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches31
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 88 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 38 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches38
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSide: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.250 in
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 - Detail125 US gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine maxnot available
Engine max250 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader 2,100 lb. galvanized single axle bunk with custom tie down straps
Trailer - DetailCustom welded, hot-dipped galvanized
Operational Info
Headnot available
HeadStand-up enclosed head with flush toilet
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 3 in
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity20 US gal
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 US gal
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal2