Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Thunder Jet 22 Alexis OS 2021 vs ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 25 ft. 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Thunder Jet 22 Alexis OS 2021 vs ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 25 ft. 2008 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.
The ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 25 ft. 2008 tops out at 525 hp. Engine specs for the Thunder Jet 22 Alexis OS 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Thunder Jet 22 Alexis OS 2021 carries 72 gallons versus 8 gallons in the ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 25 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 Classic - 25 ft. 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Thunder Jet 22 Alexis OS 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 - 25 ft. 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 25 ft. 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Thunder Jet 22 Alexis OS 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 - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches3
Beamnot available
Beam108 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches108
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail35 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 35 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches35
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard496 port fuel injected; 375 hp
Impellernot available
ImpellerTurbo
Jet pumpnot available
Jet pumpHamilton 212
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine maxnot available
Engine max525 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity3,970 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people10 / 2,500 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeThunderJet
Modelnot available
ModelMaxim Classic - 25 ft
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.250 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee