Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Maxim - 23 ft. 2008 vs ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2008 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Maxim - 23 ft. 2008 and the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 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 Maxim - 23 ft. 2008 carries a rated maximum of 525 hp. Engine data for the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The ThunderJet Maxim - 23 ft. 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 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 - 23 ft. 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Maxim - 23 ft. 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet TJ Offshore 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
ModelMaxim - 23 ft
ModelTJ Offshore
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inches108
Width [transom] - Detail35 in
Width [transom] - Detail25 in
Height - DetailSides: 35 in
Height - DetailSides: 42 in
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Meters1.07
Height - Inches35
Height - Inches42
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches336
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.250 in
Hull thickness0.250 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard496 port fuel injected; 375 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
ImpellerTurbo
Impellernot available
Jet pumpHamilton 212
Jet pumpnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail110 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters416.4
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal11
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine max525 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,970 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people10 / 2,500 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available