Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis OB Offshore 2009 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 OB Offshore 2009 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 ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 24 ft. 2008 tops out at 525 hp. Engine specs for the ThunderJet Alexis OB Offshore 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.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 - 24 ft. 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the ThunderJet Alexis OB Offshore 2009 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 - 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 OB Offshore 2009 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
ModelMaxim Classic - 24 ft
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches108
Deadrise18° Entry: 45 °
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1088.62
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.24
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail84 in
Width [transom] - Detail35 in
Height [transom]40 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches288
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 35 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches35
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.250 in
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 typeJet Drive
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard496 port fuel injected; 375 hp
Impellernot available
ImpellerTurbo
Jet pumpnot available
Jet pumpHamilton 212
Engine maxnot available
Engine max525 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity3,970 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people10 / 2,500 lbs