Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Jetcraft 1975 Fastwater 2007 vs Jetcraft 2725 Kingfisher 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Jetcraft 1975 Fastwater 2007 vs Jetcraft 2725 Kingfisher 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Jetcraft 2725 Kingfisher 2011 measures 27,2 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 8,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Jetcraft 1975 Fastwater 2007 at 19,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Jetcraft 1975 Fastwater 2007 tips the scales at 183 lbs — 138 lbs more than the Jetcraft 2725 Kingfisher 2011 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 Jetcraft 2725 Kingfisher 2011 tops out at 300 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 1975 Fastwater 2007 carries 28 gallons versus 14 gallons in the Jetcraft 2725 Kingfisher 2011. 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 2011 is rated for 8 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 2725 Kingfisher 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Jetcraft 2725 Kingfisher 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,2 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
Model2725 Kingfisher
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches102
DeadriseConstant 14℃
DeadriseVariable 18°
Weight - Detail1,830 lbs
Weight - Detail4,500 lbs. (2,041 kg)
Weight - kg830.07
Weight - kg2041.16
Weight - lbs.183
Weight - lbs.45
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 66 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 32 in
Height - DetailSides: 38 in. (97 cm)
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Inches32
Height - Inches38
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet27.17
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 2 in. (8.28 m)
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters8.28
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches326
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: 0.25 in. (6.4 mm) Side: 0.125 in. (3.2 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury Sport Jet (200 hp)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 US gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail140 gal. (530 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters529.96
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal14
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom welded, hot-dipped galvanized
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader 7,500 lb. factory matched galvanized tandem axle bunk trailer with custom tie down straps
Operational Info
Headroomnot available
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Storagenot available
StorageFish Locker in Cockpit Floor: 56 gal. (212 l) Transom Fish Locker: 24 gal. (91 l)