Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Jetcraft 1875 Whitewater J-MAX 2008 vs Jetcraft 2725 Kingfisher 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Jetcraft 1875 Whitewater J-MAX 2008 vs Jetcraft 2725 Kingfisher 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Jetcraft 2725 Kingfisher 2007 measures 27,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Jetcraft 1875 Whitewater J-MAX 2008 at 18,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Jetcraft 1875 Whitewater J-MAX 2008 tips the scales at 1 808 lbs — 1 763 lbs more than the Jetcraft 2725 Kingfisher 2007 at 45 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Jetcraft 2725 Kingfisher 2007 has a 140-hp advantage over the Jetcraft 1875 Whitewater J-MAX 2008's 160-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 1875 Whitewater J-MAX 2008 carries 35 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Jetcraft 2725 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 2725 Kingfisher 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Jetcraft 1875 Whitewater 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 2725 Kingfisher 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Jetcraft 2725 Kingfisher 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Jetcraft 1875 Whitewater 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 Whitewater J-MAX
Model2725 Kingfisher
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches102
DeadriseConstant 12℃
DeadriseVariable 18℃
Weight - Detail1,808 lbs
Weight - Detail4,500 lbs. Transom Weight Limit: 1,080 lbs
Weight - kg820.09
Weight - kg2041.16
Weight - lbs.1808
Weight - lbs.45
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet27
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters8.28
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches326
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 82 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 - Inches2
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 - Detail140 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 max160 hp
Engine max300 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom welded 2,200 lb. capacity hot dipped galvanized bunk trailer
Trailer - Detailnot available
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