Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Jetcraft 2075 Whitewater Stingray 2008 vs Jetcraft 2725 Kingfisher 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Jetcraft 2075 Whitewater Stingray 2008 against a deep vee Jetcraft 2725 Kingfisher 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Jetcraft 2725 Kingfisher 2011 measures 27,2 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 25,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Jetcraft 2075 Whitewater Stingray 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Jetcraft 2075 Whitewater Stingray 2008 tips the scales at 2 821 lbs — 2 776 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 2075 Whitewater Stingray 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Jetcraft 2075 Whitewater Stingray 2008 carries 45 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 2075 Whitewater Stingray 2008 caps at 6. 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 2075 Whitewater Stingray 2008 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
Model2075 Whitewater Stingray
Model2725 Kingfisher
Model Year2008
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches102
DeadriseConstant 12°
DeadriseVariable 18°
Weight - Detail2,821 lbs
Weight - Detail4,500 lbs. (2,041 kg)
Weight - kg1279.58
Weight - kg2041.16
Weight - lbs.2821
Weight - lbs.45
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet27.17
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 2 in. (8.28 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters8.28
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches326
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 38 in. (97 cm)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches38
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.25 in. (6.4 mm) Side: 0.125 in. (3.2 mm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail140 gal. (530 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters529.96
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal14
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom welded 3,300 lb. capacity, hot dipped galvanized bunk trailer with stainless steel disc brakes
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)