Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Jetcraft 2425 Kingfisher 2007 vs Jetcraft 2525 Kingfisher 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Jetcraft 2425 Kingfisher 2007 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Jetcraft 2425 Kingfisher 2007 at 24,0 ft versus Jetcraft 2525 Kingfisher 2007 at 25,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Jetcraft 2525 Kingfisher 2007 tips the scales at 3 986 lbs — 3 954 lbs less than the Jetcraft 2425 Kingfisher 2007 at 32 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 230 hp for the Jetcraft 2425 Kingfisher 2007 and 250 hp for the Jetcraft 2525 Kingfisher 2007. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 28 gal and 28 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Jetcraft 2525 Kingfisher 2007 and its 250-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Jetcraft 2425 Kingfisher 2007 with its 230-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model2425 Kingfisher
Model2525 Kingfisher
Model Year2007
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
DeadriseVariable 18℃
DeadriseVariable 18℃
Weight - Detail3,200 lbs. Transom Weight Limit: 900 lbs
Weight - Detail3,986 lbs. Transom Weight Limit: 900 lbs
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - kg1808.02
Weight - lbs.32
Weight - lbs.3986
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 82 in
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 88 in
Height - DetailSides: 38 in
Height - DetailSides: 38 in
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Inches38
Height - Inches38
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters7.47
Length overall - Meters7.87
Length overall - Inches294
Length overall - Inches31
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSide: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.190 in
Hull thicknessSide: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.250 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail125 US gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail125 US gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine max230 hp
Engine max250 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in
Headroom6 ft. 3 in
Headnot available
HeadStand-up enclosed head with flush toilet
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 - DetailCustom welded, hot-dipped galvanized
Trailer - DetailCustom welded, hot-dipped galvanized