Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Kingfisher 3050 2009 vs KingFisher Boats 3025 GFX - Offshore 2023 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Kingfisher 3050 2009 vs KingFisher Boats 3025 GFX - Offshore 2023 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 KingFisher Boats 3025 GFX - Offshore 2023 measures 30,0 feet overall (2023), giving it roughly 27,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Kingfisher 3050 2009 at 3,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the KingFisher Boats 3025 GFX - Offshore 2023 tips the scales at 6 928 lbs — 6 173 lbs less than the Kingfisher 3050 2009 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 KingFisher Boats 3025 GFX - Offshore 2023 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Kingfisher 3050 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Kingfisher 3050 2009 carries 16 gallons versus 2 gallons in the KingFisher Boats 3025 GFX - Offshore 2023. 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 KingFisher Boats 3025 GFX - Offshore 2023 at 30,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Kingfisher 3050 2009 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
MakeKingfisher
Makenot available
Model305
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 5 in
Beam9.60 ft
Beam - Meters2.87
Beam - Meters2.93
Beam - Inches113
Beam - Inches115
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail7,550 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3424.62
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.755
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 90 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 42 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.07
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches42
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet3
Length - Feet30
Length overall - Detail30 ft
Length overall - Detail30.00 ft
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Inches36
Length overall - Inches360
Displacementnot available
Displacement6928.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessSide: 0.16
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo D4-300 EVC
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeYamaha
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower300 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 5.5 in
Headroomnot available
Water capacity40 gal
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Cabinsnot available
Cabins1
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower