Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Luxor OB 2012 vs ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 25 ft. 2008 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Luxor OB 2012 and the ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 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 ThunderJet Luxor OB 2012 carries a rated maximum of 225 hp. Engine data for the ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 25 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 Luxor OB 2012 carries 48 gallons versus 11 gallons in the ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 25 ft. 2008. 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 - 25 ft. 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the ThunderJet Luxor OB 2012 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 - 25 ft. 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 25 ft. 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet Luxor OB 2012 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 - 25 ft
Model Year2012
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise16°
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail1,800 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.18
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 72 in
Width [transom] - Detail34 in
Height - DetailSides: 34 in
Height - DetailSides: 34 in
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inches34
Height - Inches34
Height [transom]34 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail20 ft
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 thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.190 in Transom: 0.190 in
Hull thickness0.190 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
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 typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardSuzuki
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGateway 3,980 lbs. capacity galvanized single axle bunk
Trailer - Detailnot available