Kingfisher 2025 Escape Softtop - Review 2025

The 2025 Escape and Escape HT are identical hulls with similar features, the only difference being that the HT is an enclosed hard top. But with the factory canvas enclosure option, the regular Escape will likely fit most boaters’ needs if they generally avoid windy and cold days anyway. This allows the best of both worlds—glorious open-air boating in the summer and warm and cozy protection in the winter.

The boat has a true 20-foot hull with an outboard bracket. The bracket is spacious, with a stowable swim ladder. There’s also space for a small kicker next to your main outboard, which is between 150 and 225 horsepower. Access to the cockpit is made through a clever folding step that makes entry and exit easier while not giving up any of your freeboard.

As a trailerable day boat on lakes, it’s hard to beat the rugged build of the Kingfisher 2025 Escape. Still, we’d like to see an upgraded family boat model with more seating. An optional bow seating area would help increase the functionality and appeal of this boat.