Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Jetcraft 2525 Kingfisher 2007 vs Jetcraft 3325 Kingfisher 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Jetcraft 2525 Kingfisher 2007 vs Jetcraft 3325 Kingfisher 2011 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 3325 Kingfisher 2011 measures 33,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Jetcraft 2525 Kingfisher 2007 at 25,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Jetcraft 2525 Kingfisher 2007 tips the scales at 3 986 lbs — 3 871 lbs more than the Jetcraft 3325 Kingfisher 2011 at 115 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 700 hp, the Jetcraft 3325 Kingfisher 2011 has a 450-hp advantage over the Jetcraft 2525 Kingfisher 2007's 250-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Jetcraft 2525 Kingfisher 2007 carries 28 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Jetcraft 3325 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 3325 Kingfisher 2011 is rated for 10 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 3325 Kingfisher 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Jetcraft 3325 Kingfisher 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 33,0 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
Model3325 Kingfisher
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam11 ft. (3.35m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches132
DeadriseVariable 18℃
DeadriseVariable 18°
Weight - Detail3,986 lbs. Transom Weight Limit: 900 lbs
Weight - Detail11,500 lbs. (5,216 kg)
Weight - kg1808.02
Weight - kg5216.31
Weight - lbs.3986
Weight - lbs.115
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 88 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 38 in
Height - DetailSides: 6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Meters1.93
Height - Inches38
Height - Inches76
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]30 in. (76 cm)
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet33
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail33 ft. (10.06 m)
Length overall - Meters7.87
Length overall - Meters10.06
Length overall - Inches31
Length overall - Inches396
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSide: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.250 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.25 in. (6.4 mm) Side: 0.19 in. (4.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail125 US gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (881 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max250 hp
Engine max700 hp
Operational Info
HeadStand-up enclosed head with flush toilet
Headnot available
Headroom6 ft. 3 in
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Water capacity20 US gal
Water capacity60 gal. (227 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 US gal
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Storagenot available
StorageFish Locker in Cockpit Floor: 75 gal. (284 l) Transom Fish Locker: 34 gal. (129 l) Cockpit Dry Locker: 70 gal. (265 l)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom welded, hot-dipped galvanized
Trailer - Detailnot available