Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Denali 2013 vs ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 24 ft. 2008 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Denali 2013 and the ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 24 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?
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 24 ft. 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the ThunderJet Denali 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 Outboard - 24 ft. 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 24 ft. 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet Denali 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
ModelDenali
ModelMaxim Classic Outboard - 24 ft
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise6°
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.19
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 - Feet24
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.19 in. Transom: 0.19 in
Hull thickness0.190 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
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 - Gal11
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeOutboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardSuzuki
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGateway 3,980 lb. capacity galvanized single axle bunk
Trailer - Detailnot available