Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Luxor OB Offshore 2010 vs ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2011: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the ThunderJet Luxor OB Offshore 2010 and the ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2011 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?
The ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2011 tops out at 425 hp. Engine specs for the ThunderJet Luxor OB Offshore 2010 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2011 carries 110 gallons versus 50 gallons in the ThunderJet Luxor OB Offshore 2010. 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 2011 is rated for 7 passengers, while the ThunderJet Luxor OB Offshore 2010 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 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2011 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 Luxor OB Offshore 2010 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
ModelLuxor OB Offshore
ModelMaxim Classic
Model Year2010
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches108
Deadrise18° Entry: 45°
Deadrise12°
Weight - Detail2,000 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2000
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail78 in.
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]38 in.
Height [transom]35 in.
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail23 ft.
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches276
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 35 in.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches35
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.190 in. Transom: 0.190 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 - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Gal110
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard496 pfi
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower425