Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Jetcraft 1875 Extreme Shallow 2011 vs Jetcraft 2825 Kingfisher 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Jetcraft 1875 Extreme Shallow 2011 against a deep vee Jetcraft 2825 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 2825 Kingfisher 2011 measures 28,4 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 10,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Jetcraft 1875 Extreme Shallow 2011 at 18,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Jetcraft 2825 Kingfisher 2011 tips the scales at 5 044 lbs — 4 863 lbs less than the Jetcraft 1875 Extreme Shallow 2011 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 2825 Kingfisher 2011 tops out at 450 hp. Engine specs for the Jetcraft 1875 Extreme Shallow 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Jetcraft 1875 Extreme Shallow 2011 carries 36 gallons versus 16 gallons in the Jetcraft 2825 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 2825 Kingfisher 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Jetcraft 1875 Extreme Shallow 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Jetcraft 2825 Kingfisher 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Jetcraft 2825 Kingfisher 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Jetcraft 1875 Extreme Shallow 2011 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
Model2825 Kingfisher
Model Year2011
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches114
DeadriseConstant 8℃
DeadriseVariable 18°
Weight - Detail1,810 lbs. (820 kg)
Weight - Detail5,044 lbs. (2,288 kg)
Weight - kg821
Weight - kg2287.92
Weight - lbs.181
Weight - lbs.5044
Height - DetailSides: 28 in. (71 cm)
Height - DetailSides: 42 in. (107 cm)
Height - Meters0.71
Height - Meters1.07
Height - Inches28
Height - Inches42
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet28.42
Length overall - Detail18 ft. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 5 in. (8.66 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters8.66
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches341
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.19 in. (4.82 mm) Side: 0.102 in. (2.6 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.25 in. (6.4 mm) Side: 0.16 in. (4.1 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury 200 hp Optimax Sport Jet
Engine/s standardnot available
ImpellerStainless steel
Impellernot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 gal. (136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 gal. (606 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max450 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader 2,800 lb. factory matched galvanized single axle bunk trailer with custom tie down straps
Trailer - Detailnot available
Operational Info
Headroomnot available
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5-1/2 in. (1.97 m)
Storagenot available
StorageFish Lockers in Cockpit Floor: 2 @ 55 gal. (208 l) Transom Fish Locker: 30 gal. (114 l)