Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Jetcraft 2175 Extreme Shallow 2011 vs Jetcraft 2725 Kingfisher 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Jetcraft 2175 Extreme Shallow 2011 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 6,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Jetcraft 2175 Extreme Shallow 2011 at 20,7 feet (2011). At 22 lbs and 45 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Jetcraft 2725 Kingfisher 2011 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Jetcraft 2175 Extreme Shallow 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Jetcraft 2175 Extreme Shallow 2011 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 2175 Extreme Shallow 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 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 2175 Extreme Shallow 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
Model2175 Extreme Shallow
Model2725 Kingfisher
Model Year2011
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam93 in. (2.36 m)
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches93
Beam - Inches102
DeadriseConstant 8℃
DeadriseVariable 18°
Weight - Detail2,200 lbs. (1,000 kg)
Weight - Detail4,500 lbs. (2,041 kg)
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - kg2041.16
Weight - lbs.22
Weight - lbs.45
Height - DetailSides: 31 in. (79 cm)
Height - DetailSides: 38 in. (97 cm)
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Inches31
Height - Inches38
Length - Feet20.67
Length - Feet27.17
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 2 in. (8.28 m)
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Meters8.28
Length overall - Inches248
Length overall - Inches326
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.19 in. (4.8 mm) Side: 0.125 in. (3.2 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.25 in. (6.4 mm) Side: 0.125 in. (3.2 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury 200 hp Optimax Sport Jet
Engine/s standardnot available
ImpellerStainless steel
Impellernot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
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 - DetailEZ Loader 2,800 lb. factory matched galvanized single axle
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)