Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis 2009 vs ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 23 ft. 2008 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Alexis 2009 and the ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 23 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 - 23 ft. 2008 has a 200-hp advantage over the ThunderJet Alexis 2009's 325-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 5 gal and 8 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 23 ft. 2008 at 23,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The ThunderJet Alexis 2009 at 2,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
ModelAlexis
ModelMaxim Classic - 23 ft
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches108
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Width [transom] - Detail35 in
Height [transom]34 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet23
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 35 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches35
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches276
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.250 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.7 l Vortec
Engine/s standard496 port fuel injected; 375 hp
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 typeInboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Horsepower325
Horsepowernot available
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