Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Denali 2012 vs ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 25 ft. 2008: Which Modified-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the ThunderJet Denali 2012 and the ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 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?
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 25 ft. 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the ThunderJet Denali 2012 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 Outboard - 25 ft. 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 25 ft. 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet Denali 2012 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
ModelDenali
ModelMaxim Classic Outboard - 25 ft.
Model Year2012
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches90
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise6°
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1900
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 78 in.
Width [transom] - Detail34 in.
Height - DetailSides: 28 in.
Height - DetailSides: 34 in.
Height - Meters0.71
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inches28
Height - Inches34
Height [transom]28 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: 0.190 in. Transom: 0.190 in.
Hull thickness0.190 in.
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard200 Mercury Optimax Sport Jet 60° direct fuel injected V-6
Engine/s standardSuzuki
ExhaustTuned thru transom exhaust with dual mufflers
Exhaustnot available
Impeller4-blade progressive pitch SST
Impellernot available
Jet pumpMixed flow high volume
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 - Gal110
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeOutboard
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGateway 3,980 lbs. capacity galvanized single axle bunk
Trailer - Detailnot available