Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Jetcraft 1875 Falcon 2012 vs Jetcraft 1925 Discovery 2008 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Jetcraft 1875 Falcon 2012 and the Jetcraft 1925 Discovery 2008 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Jetcraft 1875 Falcon 2012 at 18,0 ft versus Jetcraft 1925 Discovery 2008 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Jetcraft 1925 Discovery 2008 tips the scales at 1 345 lbs — 1 329 lbs less than the Jetcraft 1875 Falcon 2012 at 16 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 1925 Discovery 2008 tops out at 175 hp. Engine specs for the Jetcraft 1875 Falcon 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 35 gal and 35 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Jetcraft 1875 Falcon 2012 and Jetcraft 1925 Discovery 2008 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model1875 Falcon
Model1925 Discovery
Model Year2012
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam80 in. (2.03 m)
Beam90 in
Beam - Meters2.03
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches8
Beam - Inches9
Deadrise12°
DeadriseVariable 18℃
Weight - Detail1,600 lbs. (725 kg)
Weight - Detail1,345 lbs
Weight - kg725.75
Weight - kg610.08
Weight - lbs.16
Weight - lbs.1345
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 66 in. (1.52 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 29 in. (73 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches29
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail18 ft. (5.48 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches228
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.190 in. (4.82 mm) Side: 0.102 in. (2.59 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailCustom welded 2,800 lb. capacity hot dipped galvanized bunk