Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Havasu 2009 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 Havasu 2009 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 Havasu 2009 carries a rated maximum of 25 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 Maxim Classic Outboard - 23 ft. 2008 carries 11 gallons versus 5 gallons in the ThunderJet Havasu 2009. 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 Havasu 2009 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 Havasu 2009 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
ModelHavasu
ModelMaxim Classic Outboard - 23 ft
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise12° Entry: 40° Engine: 14°
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail2,600 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1179.34
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Width [transom] - Detail34 in
Height [transom]31 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches276
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 34 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches34
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.190 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail110 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters416.4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal11
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower25
Horsepowernot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardSuzuki