Kingfisher 2025 Discovery 2013 boat specs
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Kingfisher 2025 Discovery 2013
2013
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Kingfisher 3050 2009 boat specs
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Kingfisher 3050 2009
2009
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Kingfisher 2025 Discovery 2013 vs Kingfisher 3050 2009: Which Deep-V Boat Fits Your Needs?

Both the Kingfisher 2025 Discovery 2013 and the Kingfisher 3050 2009 are deep-V designs, both built in aluminium, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Kingfisher 3050 2009 measures 30,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 9,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Kingfisher 2025 Discovery 2013 at 20,1 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Kingfisher 3050 2009 tips the scales at 7 550 lbs - 5 880 lbs less than the Kingfisher 2025 Discovery 2013 at 1 670 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 Kingfisher 2025 Discovery 2013 carries a rated maximum of 225 hp. Engine data for the Kingfisher 3050 2009 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Kingfisher 3050 2009 carries 160 gallons versus 45 gallons in the Kingfisher 2025 Discovery 2013. 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 Kingfisher 3050 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Kingfisher 2025 Discovery 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Kingfisher 3050 2009 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Kingfisher 3050 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 30,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Kingfisher 2025 Discovery 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeKingfisher
MakeKingfisher
Model2025 Discovery
Model3050
Model Year2013
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in. (2.45 m)
Beam9 ft. 5 in.
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.87
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches113
Deadrise18° variable
Deadrise18℃
Weight - Detail1,670 lbs. (757 kg)
Weight - Detail7,550 lbs.
Weight - kg757.5
Weight - kg3424.62
Weight - lbs.1670
Weight - lbs.7550
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 72 in. (1.83 m)
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 90 in.
Height - DetailSides: 34 in. (86.3 cm)
Height - DetailSides: 42 in.
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Meters1.07
Height - Inches34
Height - Inches42
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet20.08
Length - Feet30
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in. (6.12 m)
Length overall - Detail30 ft.
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Inches241
Length overall - Inches360
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSide: 0.125 in. (3.22 mm) Bottom: 0.19 in. (4.8 mm)
Hull thicknessSide: 0.16
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal160
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max225 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo D4-300 EVC
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Weight3,100 lbs.
Trailer - Weightnot available
Operational Info
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 5.5 in.
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity40 gal.
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal.
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal40

Kingfisher 2025 Discovery 2013 vs Kingfisher 3050 2009 - Common Questions

Which is the larger boat - the Kingfisher 2025 Discovery 2013 or the Kingfisher 3050 2009?
The Kingfisher 3050 2009 is the longer of the two at 30,0 feet overall. The Kingfisher 2025 Discovery 2013 comes in at 20,1 feet, making it roughly 9,9 ft shorter - a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer - the Kingfisher 2025 Discovery 2013 or the Kingfisher 3050 2009?
For trailering, the Kingfisher 2025 Discovery 2013 has the edge at 1 670 lbs dry weight versus 7 550 lbs for the Kingfisher 3050 2009. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?
The Kingfisher 2025 Discovery 2013 has a documented max rating of 225 hp. Engine specifications for the Kingfisher 3050 2009 were not available in our database - check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Kingfisher 2025 Discovery 2013 is Coast Guard rated for 6 passengers, while the Kingfisher 3050 2009 is certified for 9. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing - on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Kingfisher 3050 2009 measures 113" wide, compared to 96" for the Kingfisher 2025 Discovery 2013. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states - anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank - the Kingfisher 2025 Discovery 2013 or the Kingfisher 3050 2009?
The Kingfisher 3050 2009 has the bigger tank at 160 gallons, versus 45 gallons on the Kingfisher 2025 Discovery 2013. That 115-gallon difference translates to roughly 345–575 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Kingfisher 2025 Discovery 2013 and Kingfisher 3050 2009 from the same manufacturer?
Yes - both the Kingfisher 2025 Discovery 2013 and the Kingfisher 3050 2009 are built by Kingfisher. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.