Kingfisher 1825 Falcon Water Test and Walkthrough

Mike Di Nardo takes you for a ride on a 2022 Kingfisher 1825 Falcon.
Boat as tested:
2022 model year 1825 Falcon
Yamaha F115LB
19p Prop - aluminum
2 adults
50L of Gas.
The sporty characteristics of the Kingfisher hull design always gives us a thrill as we can wrap them around high speed corners and the boat just performs very well. This versatile fishing machine is a very functional aluminum boat that will easily fish the sheltered coastal waters as well as lakes.

[@JG-le8hh]

Love that tight turn. Always been worried to go that tight in mine.

[@GalleonMarineRichmond]

You'll give up before the boat does! Trick is trim down all the way (to bury the bow), start the turn, accelerate through and trim up on the exit

[@mikeandroi2698]

not a bad setup. I looked at the 1825 but ended up going with a Silver Streak Carmanh. I live on Vancouver island and the factory in Sooke isn't far from me. The kingfisher was value priced but the the shallower deadrise and wood floors were a deal breaker for me.
With my Carmanah I got
1) a welded aluminum floor (thicker aluminum overall)
2) an offshore bracket/pod that extended the bottom hull
3) fish locker
4) bow anchor stand and chain locker that holds my chain an enough rode for halibut fishing
As mentioned deadrise is a big factor here if you plan to use a boat in the ocean. The hull on the 1825 is a bit shallow and slams. Otherwise its a nice boat for lakes and calm days near shore

[@jackp2563]

Are floors made from marine grade plywood or something else ?

[@drich6816]

Whats the top speed on the 1825 with the 115? Also the 2025 with the 150 hp please? thanks

[@GalleonMarineRichmond]

Under a normal load - two people and basic gear with a Yamaha F115 she'll do just under 50. 47-49mph. The 2025 Falcon with the F150 is a bout the same. More power, but more hull in the water with the deeper deadrise.

[@drich6816]

@@GalleonMarineRichmond Thank you for the information

[@domdequoy7132]

@@GalleonMarineRichmond I have a warrior sport 1825 with a Yamaha F115 and no way it does 47-49 MPH... At best 42-43 MPH.. 13X19 Prop

[@GalleonMarineRichmond]

@@domdequoy7132 warrior sport is over 300lbs heavier than Falcon. With only 115hp that alone would change your speed by that 5/6 mph top end

[@domdequoy7132]

@@GalleonMarineRichmond What's the propeller used

[@williamdixon3639]

This is a 18ft 1825 correct?

[@GalleonMarineRichmond]

That's it!

[@gapingtonbobuah9299]

Go fill it up at the gas station …. It will take 30mins 😆