Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis Classic - 22 ft. 2008 vs ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 24 ft. 2008 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Alexis Classic - 22 ft. 2008 and the ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 24 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 525 hp, the ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 24 ft. 2008 has a 25-hp advantage over the ThunderJet Alexis Classic - 22 ft. 2008's 500-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 8 gal and 8 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 24 ft. 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the ThunderJet Alexis Classic - 22 ft. 2008 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 24 ft. 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 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 Alexis Classic - 22 ft. 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
ModelAlexis Classic - 22 ft
ModelMaxim Classic - 24 ft
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches108
Width [transom] - Detail34 in
Width [transom] - Detail35 in
Height - DetailSides: 34 in
Height - DetailSides: 35 in
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Inches34
Height - Inches35
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.190 in
Hull thickness0.250 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardPort fuel injected 350; 325 hp
Engine/s standard496 port fuel injected; 375 hp
ImpellerTurbo
ImpellerTurbo
Jet pumpHamilton 212
Jet pumpHamilton 212
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine max500 hp
Engine max525 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs
Maximum capacity3,970 lbs
Maximum people8 / 1,750 lbs
Maximum people10 / 2,500 lbs