Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Bull Dog 20 ft. 2012 vs ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2010: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the ThunderJet Bull Dog 20 ft. 2012 and the ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2010 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - ThunderJet Bull Dog 20 ft. 2012 at 20,0 ft versus ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2010 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2010 tips the scales at 4 500 lbs - 1 200 lbs less than the ThunderJet Bull Dog 20 ft. 2012 at 3 300 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The ThunderJet Bull Dog 20 ft. 2012 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2010 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2010 carries 80 gallons versus 48 gallons in the ThunderJet Bull Dog 20 ft. 2012. 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 2010 is rated for 7 passengers, while the ThunderJet Bull Dog 20 ft. 2012 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 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2010 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 Bull Dog 20 ft. 2012 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
ModelBull Dog 20 ft.
ModelMaxim Classic
Model Year2012
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches108
Deadrise8°
Deadrise12° Entry: 40°
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs.
Weight - Detail4,500 lbs.
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kg2041.16
Weight - lbs.3300
Weight - lbs.4500
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 72 in.
Width [transom] - Detail84 in.
Height - DetailSides: 35 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches35
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]35 in.
Height [transom]35 in.
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail20 ft.
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches276
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.375 in. Transom: 0.250 in.
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard350 cid multi port fuel injected GM Vortec, closed cooling system
Engine/s standardnot available
ExhaustCatalyzed exhaust with KLS mufflers and intake water strainer (sand trap)
Exhaustnot available
ImpellerTurbo
Impellernot available
Jet pumpHamilton Jet 212 axial flow with JT nozzle, split duct reverse and close coupling
Jet pumpnot available
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 typeInboard
Engine max320 hp
Engine maxnot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGateway 5,200 lbs. capacity galvanized tandem axle bunk
Trailer - Detailnot available