Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Jetcraft 1975 Fastwater 2011 vs Jetcraft 3050 Kingfisher 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Jetcraft 1975 Fastwater 2011 vs Jetcraft 3050 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 1975 Fastwater 2011 measures 19,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 16,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Jetcraft 3050 Kingfisher 2007 at 3,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Jetcraft 3050 Kingfisher 2007 tips the scales at 755 lbs — 572 lbs less than the Jetcraft 1975 Fastwater 2011 at 183 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 3050 Kingfisher 2007 tops out at 260 hp. Engine specs for the Jetcraft 1975 Fastwater 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Jetcraft 1975 Fastwater 2011 carries 45 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Jetcraft 3050 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 3050 Kingfisher 2007 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Jetcraft 1975 Fastwater 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Jetcraft 3050 Kingfisher 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Jetcraft 3050 Kingfisher 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 3,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Jetcraft 1975 Fastwater 2011 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
Model3050 Kingfisher
Model Year2011
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in. (2.08 m)
Beam114 in
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches114
DeadriseConstant 14°
DeadriseVariable 18℃
Weight - Detail1,830 lbs. (830 kg)
Weight - Detail7,550 lbs
Weight - kg830.07
Weight - kg3424.62
Weight - lbs.183
Weight - lbs.755
Height - DetailSides: 32 in. (81 cm)
Height - DetailSides: 42 in
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Meters1.07
Height - Inches32
Height - Inches42
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet3
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.79 m)
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters9.27
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches365
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 90 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.19 in. (4.8 cm) Side: 0.125 in. (3.2 mm)
Hull thicknessSide: 0.160 in. Bottom: 0.250 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury 200 hp Optimax Sport Jet
Engine/s standardVolvo D-4260, 4-cylinder
ImpellerStainless steel
Impellernot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 US gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max260 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader 2,800 lb. factory matched galvanized single axle
Trailer - Detailnot available
Operational Info
Headnot available
HeadStand-up enclosed head with flush toilet
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 5-1/2 in
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity40 US gal
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 US gal
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal2