Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Kingfisher 2425 Experience HT 2013 vs Kingfisher 2425 HT 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Kingfisher 2425 Experience HT 2013 against a modified vee Kingfisher 2425 HT 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 2425 Experience HT 2013 at 24,2 ft versus Kingfisher 2425 HT 2012 at 24,2 ft. At 295 lbs and 295 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 250 hp for the Kingfisher 2425 Experience HT 2013 and 250 hp for the Kingfisher 2425 HT 2012. 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 — 7 gal and 7 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 7 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 Kingfisher 2425 Experience HT 2013 and Kingfisher 2425 HT 2012 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeKingfisher
MakeKingfisher
Model2425 Experience HT
Model2425 HT
Model Year2013
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise18° variable
DeadriseVariable 18℃
Weight - Detail2,950 lbs. (1,340 kg)
Weight - Detail2,950 lbs. (1,340 kg)
Weight - kg1338.1
Weight - kg1338.1
Weight - lbs.295
Weight - lbs.295
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 84 in. (2.13 m)
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 82 in. (2.08 m)
Height - DetailSide: 37 in. (94 cm)
Height - DetailSides: 36 in. (91 cm)
Height - Meters0.94
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Inches37
Height - Inches36
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Length - Feet24.17
Length - Feet24.17
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in. (6.76 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in. (7.37 m)
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Inches29
Length overall - Inches29
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSide: 0.125 in. (3.2 mm) Bottom: 0.19 in. (4.8 mm)
Hull thicknessSide: 0.125 in. (3.2 mm) Bottom: 0.19 in. (4.8 mm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (465 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max250 hp
Engine max250 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader 4,700 lbs. factory matched galvanized tandem axle bunk trailer with custom tie down straps
Trailer - Weight4,700 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available