Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Bull Dog 20 ft. 2013 vs ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 23 ft. 2008 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Bull Dog 20 ft. 2013 and the ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 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 ThunderJet Bull Dog 20 ft. 2013 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 23 ft. 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the ThunderJet Bull Dog 20 ft. 2013 carries 48 gallons versus 11 gallons in the ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 23 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 Outboard - 23 ft. 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the ThunderJet Bull Dog 20 ft. 2013 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 Outboard - 23 ft. 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 23 ft. 2008 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. 2013 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 Outboard - 23 ft
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise8°
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.33
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 72 in
Width [transom] - Detail34 in
Height - DetailSides: 35 in
Height - DetailSides: 34 in
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inches35
Height - Inches34
Height [transom]35 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches276
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.375 in. Transom: 0.25 in
Hull thickness0.190 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeGM
Engine makenot available
Engine model350 cid multi-port fuel injected Vortec
Engine modelnot 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 - Detail110 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters416.4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Fuel tank capacity - Gal11
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower320 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardSuzuki
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGateway 5,200 lb. capacity galvanized tandem axle bunk
Trailer - Detailnot available