Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis - 21 ft. 2008 vs ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 23 ft. 2008 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Alexis - 21 ft. 2008 and the ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 23 ft. 2008 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The ThunderJet Alexis - 21 ft. 2008 carries a rated maximum of 425 hp. Engine data for the ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 23 ft. 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 23 ft. 2008 carries 11 gallons versus 5 gallons in the ThunderJet Alexis - 21 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 Alexis - 21 ft. 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 23 ft. 2008 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the ThunderJet Alexis - 21 ft. 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Alexis - 21 ft. 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 23 ft. 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
ModelAlexis - 21 ft
ModelMaxim Classic Outboard - 23 ft
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches96
Width [transom] - Detail34 in
Width [transom] - Detail34 in
Height - DetailSides: 34 in
Height - DetailSides: 34 in
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inches34
Height - Inches34
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches276
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.190 in
Hull thickness0.190 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardCarbureted Vortec 35
Engine/s standardSuzuki
Jet pumpAmerican Turbine SD 309
Jet pumpnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail110 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters416.4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal11
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max425 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8 / 1,750 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available