Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Jetcraft 1975 Fastwater 2010 vs Jetcraft 2425 Kingfisher 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Jetcraft 1975 Fastwater 2010 vs Jetcraft 2425 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 2425 Kingfisher 2007 measures 24,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 3,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Jetcraft 1975 Fastwater 2010 at 20,3 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Jetcraft 1975 Fastwater 2010 tips the scales at 3 259 lbs — 3 227 lbs more than the Jetcraft 2425 Kingfisher 2007 at 32 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 2425 Kingfisher 2007 tops out at 230 hp. Engine specs for the Jetcraft 1975 Fastwater 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Jetcraft 1975 Fastwater 2010 carries 52 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Jetcraft 2425 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 2425 Kingfisher 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Jetcraft 1975 Fastwater 2010 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Jetcraft 2425 Kingfisher 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Jetcraft 2425 Kingfisher 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Jetcraft 1975 Fastwater 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model1975 Fastwater
Model2425 Kingfisher
Model Year201
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in. (2.39 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise8°
DeadriseVariable 18℃
Weight - Detail3,259 lbs. (1,478 kg)
Weight - Detail3,200 lbs. Transom Weight Limit: 900 lbs
Weight - kg1478.26
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - lbs.3259
Weight - lbs.32
Length - Feet20.25
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in. (6.17 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Meters7.47
Length overall - Inches243
Length overall - Inches294
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 - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSide: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.190 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury 200 hp Optimax Sport Jet
Engine/s standardnot available
ImpellerStainless steel
Impellernot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal. (197 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail125 US gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine maxnot available
Engine max230 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader 2,100 lbs. factory matched galvanized 1-axle
Trailer - DetailCustom welded, hot-dipped galvanized
Operational Info
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 3 in