Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Jetcraft 1875 Whitewater 2008 vs Jetcraft 2275 Fastwater 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Jetcraft 1875 Whitewater 2008 vs Jetcraft 2275 Fastwater 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 2275 Fastwater 2007 measures 22,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Jetcraft 1875 Whitewater 2008 at 18,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Jetcraft 2275 Fastwater 2007 tips the scales at 3 335 lbs — 1 527 lbs less than the Jetcraft 1875 Whitewater 2008 at 1 808 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Jetcraft 2275 Fastwater 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Jetcraft 1875 Whitewater 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 2275 Fastwater 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Jetcraft 2275 Fastwater 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Jetcraft 1875 Whitewater 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
Model2275 Fastwater
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches83
Beam - Inches96
DeadriseConstant 12℃
DeadriseTapered radius 14℃
Weight - Detail1,808 lbs
Weight - Detail3,335 lbs
Weight - kg820.09
Weight - kg1512.73
Weight - lbs.1808
Weight - lbs.3335
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches264
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 78 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 33 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches33
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 standardMercury 200 hp Optimax Sport Jet
Engine/s standardV-8 (320 or 360 hp)
ImpellerStainless steel
Impellernot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 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
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom welded 2,200 lb. capacity hot dipped galvanized bunk trailer
Trailer - DetailCustom welded, hot-dipped galvanized