Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Jetcraft 2075 Whitewater Stingray 2009 vs Jetcraft 2825 Kingfisher 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Jetcraft 2075 Whitewater Stingray 2009 against a deep vee Jetcraft 2825 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 2825 Kingfisher 2011 measures 28,4 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 26,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Jetcraft 2075 Whitewater Stingray 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Jetcraft 2825 Kingfisher 2011 tips the scales at 5 044 lbs — 2 013 lbs less than the Jetcraft 2075 Whitewater Stingray 2009 at 3 031 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 2825 Kingfisher 2011 tops out at 450 hp. Engine specs for the Jetcraft 2075 Whitewater Stingray 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Jetcraft 2075 Whitewater Stingray 2009 carries 45 gallons versus 16 gallons in the Jetcraft 2825 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 2825 Kingfisher 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Jetcraft 2075 Whitewater Stingray 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Jetcraft 2825 Kingfisher 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Jetcraft 2825 Kingfisher 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Jetcraft 2075 Whitewater Stingray 2009 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
Model2825 Kingfisher
Model Year2009
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches114
DeadriseConstant 12℃
DeadriseVariable 18°
Weight - Detail3,031 lbs
Weight - Detail5,044 lbs. (2,288 kg)
Weight - kg1374.84
Weight - kg2287.92
Weight - lbs.3031
Weight - lbs.5044
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet28.42
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 5 in. (8.66 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters8.66
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches341
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 42 in. (107 cm)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.07
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches42
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: 0.16 in. (4.1 mm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 gal. (606 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max450 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader 3,100 lb. galvanized single axle bunk with custom tie down straps
Trailer - Detailnot available
Operational Info
Headroomnot available
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5-1/2 in. (1.97 m)
Storagenot available
StorageFish Lockers in Cockpit Floor: 2 @ 55 gal. (208 l) Transom Fish Locker: 30 gal. (114 l)