Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Jetcraft 1975 Fastwater 2007 vs Jetcraft 2025 Discovery HHT 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Jetcraft 1975 Fastwater 2007 vs Jetcraft 2025 Discovery HHT 2012 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 1975 Fastwater 2007 at 19,0 ft versus Jetcraft 2025 Discovery HHT 2012 at 20,1 ft. At 183 lbs and 174 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Jetcraft 2025 Discovery HHT 2012 tops out at 225 hp. Engine specs for the Jetcraft 1975 Fastwater 2007 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Jetcraft 2025 Discovery HHT 2012 carries 45 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Jetcraft 1975 Fastwater 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 2025 Discovery HHT 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Jetcraft 1975 Fastwater 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 2025 Discovery HHT 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Jetcraft 2025 Discovery HHT 2012 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 1975 Fastwater 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
Model1975 Fastwater
Model2025 Discovery HHT
Model Year2007
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in
Beam96 in. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches96
DeadriseConstant 14℃
DeadriseVariable 18℃
Weight - Detail1,830 lbs
Weight - Detail1,740 lbs. (789.3 kg)
Weight - kg830.07
Weight - kg789.25
Weight - lbs.183
Weight - lbs.174
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 66 in
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 72 in. (1.83 m)
Height - DetailSides: 32 in
Height - DetailSides: 34 in. (86.4 cm)
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inches32
Height - Inches34
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
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSide: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.190 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.19 in. (4.8 mm) Side: 0.125 in. (3.22 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury Sport Jet (200 hp)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 US gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom welded, hot-dipped galvanized
Trailer - Detailnot available
Operational Info
Storagenot available
StorageTransom Fish Locker: 43 gal. (162.8 l)