Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis OB Offshore - 22 ft. 2008 vs ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2009 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Alexis OB Offshore - 22 ft. 2008 and the ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2009 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 OB Offshore - 22 ft. 2008 carries a rated maximum of 500 hp. Engine data for the ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 5 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 2009 is rated for 7 passengers, while the ThunderJet Alexis OB Offshore - 22 ft. 2008 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 ThunderJet Alexis OB Offshore - 22 ft. 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
ModelAlexis OB Offshore - 22 ft
ModelMaxim Classic
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches108
Width [transom] - Detail40 in
Width [transom] - Detail84 in
Height - DetailSides: 40 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches4
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches276
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
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]35 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.190 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max500 hp
Engine maxnot available