Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Luxor OB 2009 vs ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 24 ft. 2008: Which Modified-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the ThunderJet Luxor OB 2009 and the ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 24 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 - 24 ft. 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the ThunderJet Luxor OB 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 - 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 Luxor OB 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
ModelLuxor OB
ModelMaxim Classic Outboard - 24 ft.
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise16° Entry: 45°
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail1,800 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1800
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail66 in.
Width [transom] - Detail34 in.
Height [transom]31 in.
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches288
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 - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Gal110
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardSuzuki