Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Jetcraft 3025 Kingfisher 2011 vs Jetcraft 3050 Kingfisher 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Jetcraft 3025 Kingfisher 2011 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 3025 Kingfisher 2011 measures 30,4 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 27,4 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 3025 Kingfisher 2011 tips the scales at 5 437 lbs — 4 682 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 500 hp, the Jetcraft 3025 Kingfisher 2011 has a 240-hp advantage over the Jetcraft 3050 Kingfisher 2007's 260-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 3050 Kingfisher 2007 carries 28 gallons versus 16 gallons in the Jetcraft 3025 Kingfisher 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 9 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: The Jetcraft 3025 Kingfisher 2011 at 30,4 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Jetcraft 3050 Kingfisher 2007 at 3,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
Model3025 Kingfisher
Model3050 Kingfisher
Model Year2011
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam114 in
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inches114
DeadriseVariable 18°
DeadriseVariable 18℃
Weight - Detail5,437 lbs. (2,466 kg)
Weight - Detail7,550 lbs
Weight - kg2466.18
Weight - kg3424.62
Weight - lbs.5437
Weight - lbs.755
Height - DetailSides: 42 in. (107 cm)
Height - DetailSides: 42 in
Height - Meters1.07
Height - Meters1.07
Height - Inches42
Height - Inches42
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feet30.42
Length - Feet3
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 5 in. (9.27 m)
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters9.27
Length overall - Meters9.27
Length overall - Inches365
Length overall - Inches365
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 90 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.25 in. (6.4 mm) Side: 0.16 in. (4.1 mm)
Hull thicknessSide: 0.160 in. Bottom: 0.250 in
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 gal. (606 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 US gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max500 hp
Engine max260 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo D-4260, 4-cylinder
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5-1/2 in. (1.97 m)
Headroom6 ft. 5-1/2 in
StorageFish Lockers in Cockpit Floor: 2 @ 73 gal. (276 l) Transom Fish Locker: 30 gal. (114 l)
Storagenot available
Headnot available
HeadStand-up enclosed head with flush toilet
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity40 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