Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Jetcraft 2075 Whitewater V8 Stingray 2011 vs Jetcraft 2825 Kingfisher 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Jetcraft 2075 Whitewater V8 Stingray 2011 vs Jetcraft 2825 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 2825 Kingfisher 2007 measures 28,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 7,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Jetcraft 2075 Whitewater V8 Stingray 2011 at 20,3 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Jetcraft 2825 Kingfisher 2007 tips the scales at 5 044 lbs — 2 223 lbs less than the Jetcraft 2075 Whitewater V8 Stingray 2011 at 2 821 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 2007 tops out at 450 hp. Engine specs for the Jetcraft 2075 Whitewater V8 Stingray 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Jetcraft 2075 Whitewater V8 Stingray 2011 carries 45 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Jetcraft 2825 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 2825 Kingfisher 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Jetcraft 2075 Whitewater V8 Stingray 2011 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 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Jetcraft 2825 Kingfisher 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Jetcraft 2075 Whitewater V8 Stingray 2011 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 V8 Stingray
Model2825 Kingfisher
Model Year2011
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in. (2.31 m)
Beam9 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches114
DeadriseConstant 12℃
DeadriseVariable 18℃
Weight - Detail2,821 lbs. (1,280 kg)
Weight - Detail5,044 lbs. Transom Weight Limit: 1,200 lbs
Weight - kg1279.58
Weight - kg2287.92
Weight - lbs.2821
Weight - lbs.5044
Height - DetailSides: 31 in
Height - DetailSides: 42 in
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Meters1.07
Height - Inches31
Height - Inches42
Length - Feet20.33
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters8.66
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches341
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: 0.25 in. (6.35 mm) Side: 0.125 mm (3.2 mm)
Hull thicknessSide: 0.160 in. Bottom: 0.250 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
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
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine maxnot available
Engine max450 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader 4,000 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