Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Thunder Jet 205 Rush 2021 vs ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Thunder Jet 205 Rush 2021 vs ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2009 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2009 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Thunder Jet 205 Rush 2021 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Thunder Jet 205 Rush 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches276
Beamnot available
Beam108 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches108
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12° Entry: 40°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,500 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2041.16
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.45
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail84 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]35 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeThunderJet
Modelnot available
ModelMaxim Classic
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee