Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Jetcraft 1925 Discovery 2007 vs Jetcraft 1975 Extreme Sport V8 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Jetcraft 1925 Discovery 2007 vs Jetcraft 1975 Extreme Sport V8 2011 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Jetcraft 1925 Discovery 2007 at 19,0 ft versus Jetcraft 1975 Extreme Sport V8 2011 at 20,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Jetcraft 1925 Discovery 2007 tips the scales at 1 345 lbs — 1 323 lbs more than the Jetcraft 1975 Extreme Sport V8 2011 at 22 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 2007 carries a rated maximum of 175 hp. Engine data for the Jetcraft 1975 Extreme Sport V8 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Jetcraft 1975 Extreme Sport V8 2011 carries 42 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Jetcraft 1925 Discovery 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 1975 Extreme Sport V8 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Jetcraft 1925 Discovery 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Jetcraft 1975 Extreme Sport V8 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Jetcraft 1975 Extreme Sport V8 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Jetcraft 1925 Discovery 2007 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
Model1925 Discovery
Model1975 Extreme Sport V8
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam90 in
Beam76 in. (1.93 m)
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches76
DeadriseVariable 18℃
DeadriseConstant 16℃
Weight - Detail1,345 lbs
Weight - Detail2,200 lbs. (998 kg)
Weight - kg610.08
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - lbs.1345
Weight - lbs.22
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 72 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 32 in
Height - DetailSides: 24 in. (61 cm)
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inches32
Height - Inches24
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet20.08
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in. (6.12 m)
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches241
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSide: 0.102 in. Bottom: 0.160 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.19 in. (4.83 mm) Side: 0.125 in. (3.2 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 US gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (159 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine max175 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.7 l, 320 hp, V8 port fuel injection engine with American Turbine pump with SD - 309
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom welded, hot-dipped galvanized
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader 2,800 lb. factory matched galvanized single axle bunk trailer with custom tie down straps