Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet 176 Eco Jet 2012 vs ThunderJet Maxim - 24 ft. 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee ThunderJet 176 Eco Jet 2012 against a modified vee ThunderJet Maxim - 24 ft. 2008 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.
The ThunderJet Maxim - 24 ft. 2008 tops out at 525 hp. Engine specs for the ThunderJet 176 Eco Jet 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the ThunderJet 176 Eco Jet 2012 carries 34 gallons versus 11 gallons in the ThunderJet Maxim - 24 ft. 2008. 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 ThunderJet Maxim - 24 ft. 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the ThunderJet 176 Eco Jet 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the ThunderJet Maxim - 24 ft. 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Maxim - 24 ft. 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet 176 Eco Jet 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
Model176 Eco Jet
ModelMaxim - 24 ft
Model Year2012
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches108
Deadrise8°
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail1,700 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg771.11
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.17
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 66 in
Width [transom] - Detail35 in
Height - DetailSides: 31 in
Height - DetailSides: 35 in
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Inches31
Height - Inches35
Height [transom]31 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet17.6
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches21
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSide: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.19 in. Transom: 0.19 in
Hull thickness0.250 in
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard2.4 l PFI 4-cylinder Kodiak Vortec
Engine/s standard496 port fuel injected; 375 hp
Jet pumpAmerican Turbine SD 203 axial flow
Jet pumpHamilton 212
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail110 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters416.4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal11
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeJet Drive
Impellernot available
ImpellerTurbo
Engine maxnot available
Engine max525 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGateway 2,600 lbs. capacity galvanized single axle
Trailer - Detailnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity3,970 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people10 / 2,500 lbs