Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 20 ft. 2008 vs ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2013 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 20 ft. 2008 and the ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2013 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 2013 tops out at 400 hp. Engine specs for the ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 20 ft. 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2013 carries 11 gallons versus 5 gallons in the ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 20 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 Maxim Classic 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 20 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 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2013 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 Outboard - 20 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 Outboard - 20 ft
ModelMaxim Classic
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
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 - Feet2
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches24
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.46
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]35 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.25 in. Transom: 0.19 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardSuzuki
Engine/s standardnot 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 typeOutboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine modelnot available
Engine model6.2 l LS3
Impellernot available
ImpellerTurbo
Jet pumpnot available
Jet pumpHamilton Jet 212 axial flow with JT nozzle, split duct reverse and close coupling
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower400 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailGateway 8,300 lb. capacity galvanized tandem axle bunk