Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Jetcraft 2525 Kingfisher 2007 vs Jetcraft 3050 Kingfisher 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Jetcraft 2525 Kingfisher 2007 vs Jetcraft 3050 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 22,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Jetcraft 3050 Kingfisher 2007 at 3,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Jetcraft 2525 Kingfisher 2007 tips the scales at 3 986 lbs — 3 231 lbs more than the Jetcraft 3050 Kingfisher 2007 at 755 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 — 250 hp for the Jetcraft 2525 Kingfisher 2007 and 260 hp for the Jetcraft 3050 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Jetcraft 3050 Kingfisher 2007 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Jetcraft 2525 Kingfisher 2007 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Jetcraft 3050 Kingfisher 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Jetcraft 3050 Kingfisher 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 3,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Jetcraft 2525 Kingfisher 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model2525 Kingfisher
Model3050 Kingfisher
Model Year2007
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches114
DeadriseVariable 18℃
DeadriseVariable 18℃
Weight - Detail3,986 lbs. Transom Weight Limit: 900 lbs
Weight - Detail7,550 lbs
Weight - kg1808.02
Weight - kg3424.62
Weight - lbs.3986
Weight - lbs.755
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 88 in
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 90 in
Height - DetailSides: 38 in
Height - DetailSides: 42 in
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Meters1.07
Height - Inches38
Height - Inches42
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet3
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters7.87
Length overall - Meters9.27
Length overall - Inches31
Length overall - Inches365
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSide: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.250 in
Hull thicknessSide: 0.160 in. Bottom: 0.250 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail125 US gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 US gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeInboard
Engine max250 hp
Engine max260 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo D-4260, 4-cylinder
Operational Info
HeadStand-up enclosed head with flush toilet
HeadStand-up enclosed head with flush toilet
Headroom6 ft. 3 in
Headroom6 ft. 5-1/2 in
Water capacity20 US gal
Water capacity40 US gal
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 US gal
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 US gal
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom welded, hot-dipped galvanized
Trailer - Detailnot available