Matching a deep vee Kingfisher 1625 Trio Tiller 2013 against a modified vee Kingfisher 1825 Trio Side Console 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Kingfisher 1625 Trio Tiller 2013 at 15,7 ft versus Kingfisher 1825 Trio Side Console 2012 at 17,7 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Kingfisher 1625 Trio Tiller 2013 tips the scales at 875 lbs — 864 lbs more than the Kingfisher 1825 Trio Side Console 2012 at 11 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 115 hp, the Kingfisher 1825 Trio Side Console 2012 has a 45-hp advantage over the Kingfisher 1625 Trio Tiller 2013's 70-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Kingfisher 1825 Trio Side Console 2012 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Kingfisher 1625 Trio Tiller 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Kingfisher 1825 Trio Side Console 2012 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Kingfisher 1825 Trio Side Console 2012 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 13 lbs per hp for the Kingfisher 1625 Trio Tiller 2013. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.