Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Jetcraft 2175 Extreme Shallow 2012 vs Jetcraft 2525 Kingfisher 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Jetcraft 2175 Extreme Shallow 2012 vs Jetcraft 2525 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 2525 Kingfisher 2007 measures 25,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 4,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Jetcraft 2175 Extreme Shallow 2012 at 20,7 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Jetcraft 2525 Kingfisher 2007 tips the scales at 3 986 lbs — 3 964 lbs less than the Jetcraft 2175 Extreme Shallow 2012 at 22 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 2525 Kingfisher 2007 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the Jetcraft 2175 Extreme Shallow 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Jetcraft 2175 Extreme Shallow 2012 carries 45 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Jetcraft 2525 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 2525 Kingfisher 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Jetcraft 2175 Extreme Shallow 2012 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Jetcraft 2525 Kingfisher 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Jetcraft 2525 Kingfisher 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Jetcraft 2175 Extreme Shallow 2012 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
Model2525 Kingfisher
Model Year2012
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam93 in. (2.36 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches93
Beam - Inches102
DeadriseConstant 8℃
DeadriseVariable 18℃
Weight - Detail2,200 lbs. (1,000 kg)
Weight - Detail3,986 lbs. Transom Weight Limit: 900 lbs
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - kg1808.02
Weight - lbs.22
Weight - lbs.3986
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 72 in. (1.83 m)
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 88 in
Height - DetailSides: 31 in. (79 cm)
Height - DetailSides: 38 in
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Inches31
Height - Inches38
Length - Feet20.67
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Meters7.87
Length overall - Inches248
Length overall - Inches31
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.19 in. (4.8 mm) Side: 0.125 in. (3.2 mm)
Hull thicknessSide: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.250 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
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 - Detail125 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 max250 hp
Operational Info
Headnot available
HeadStand-up enclosed head with flush toilet
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 3 in
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity20 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
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailCustom welded, hot-dipped galvanized