Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis Classic - 22 ft. 2008 vs ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2012: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the ThunderJet Alexis Classic - 22 ft. 2008 and the ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2012 are modified-V designs, both built in aluminium, so 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 500 hp, the ThunderJet Alexis Classic - 22 ft. 2008 has a 100-hp advantage over the ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2012's 400-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2012 carries 110 gallons versus 80 gallons in the ThunderJet Alexis Classic - 22 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 Classic - 22 ft. 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2012 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 Classic - 22 ft. 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Alexis Classic - 22 ft. 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2012 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 Classic - 22 ft.
ModelMaxim Classic
Model Year2008
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches108
Width [transom] - Detail34 in.
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 84 in.
Height - DetailSides: 34 in.
Height - DetailSides: 35 in.
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Inches34
Height - Inches35
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail23 ft.
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches276
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.4600
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]35 in.
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.190 in.
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.250 in. Transom: 0.190 in.
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardPort fuel injected 350; 325 hp
Engine/s standard6.2 l LS3 with closed cooling system
ImpellerTurbo
ImpellerTurbo
Jet pumpHamilton 212
Jet pumpHamilton Jet 212 axial flow with JT nozzle, split duct reverse and close coupling
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail110 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters416.4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal80
Fuel tank capacity - Gal110
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine max500 hp
Engine maxnot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower400
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8 / 1,750 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailGateway 8,300 lbs. capacity galvanized tandem axle bunk