Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Havasu 2008 vs ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 25 ft. 2008 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Havasu 2008 and the ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 25 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 525 hp, the ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 25 ft. 2008 has a 100-hp advantage over the ThunderJet Havasu 2008's 425-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 5 gal and 8 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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 Havasu 2008 caps at 8. 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 Havasu 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
ModelHavasu
ModelMaxim Classic - 25 ft
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches108
Deadrise14℃
Deadrisenot available
Width [transom] - Detail31 in
Width [transom] - Detail35 in
Height - DetailSides: 31 in
Height - DetailSides: 35 in
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Inches31
Height - Inches35
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.190 in
Hull thickness0.250 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard350 Carbureted; 250 hp
Engine/s standard496 port fuel injected; 375 hp
Jet pumpAmerican Turbine SD 309
Jet pumpHamilton 212
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine max425 hp
Engine max525 hp
Impellernot available
ImpellerTurbo
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs
Maximum capacity3,970 lbs
Maximum people8 / 1,750 lbs
Maximum people10 / 2,500 lbs