Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 2013 vs ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 25 ft. 2008: Which Modified-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 2013 and the ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 25 ft. 2008 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 ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 25 ft. 2008 tops out at 525 hp. Engine specs for the ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 2013 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 25 ft. 2008 carries 80 gallons versus 48 gallons in the ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 2013. 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 - 25 ft. 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 2013 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 25 ft. 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 25 ft. 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
ModelBull Dog 18 ft.
ModelMaxim Classic - 25 ft.
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches90
Beam - Inches108
Deadrise8°
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2500
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 72 in.
Width [transom] - Detail35 in.
Height - DetailSides: 35 in.
Height - DetailSides: 35 in.
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Inches35
Height - Inches35
Height [transom]35 in.
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail18 ft.
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches300
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.375 in. Transom: 0.25 in.
Hull thickness0.250 in.
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model200 Optimax Sport Jet 60° direct fuel injected V-6
Engine modelnot available
ExhaustTuned thru transom exhaust with dual mufflers
Exhaustnot available
Impeller4-blade progressive pitch SST
ImpellerTurbo
Jet pumpMixed flow high volume
Jet pumpHamilton 212
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Fuel tank capacity - Gal80
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard496 port fuel injected; 375 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max525 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGateway 5,200 lb. capacity galvanized tandem axle bunk
Trailer - Detailnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity3,970 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people10 / 2,500 lbs.