Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Maxim - 25 ft. 2008 vs ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2011 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Maxim - 25 ft. 2008 and the ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2011 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 525 hp, the ThunderJet Maxim - 25 ft. 2008 has a 100-hp advantage over the ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2011's 425-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 11 gal and 11 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The ThunderJet Maxim - 25 ft. 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2011 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the ThunderJet Maxim - 25 ft. 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Maxim - 25 ft. 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
ModelMaxim - 25 ft
ModelMaxim Classic
Model Year2008
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inches108
Width [transom] - Detail35 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 35 in
Height - DetailSides: 35 in
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Inches35
Height - Inches35
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches3
Length overall - Inches276
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12°
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]35 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.250 in
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.190 in. Transom: 0.190 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard496 port fuel injected; 375 hp
Engine/s standard496 pfi
ImpellerTurbo
Impellernot available
Jet pumpHamilton 212
Jet pumpnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail110 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail110 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters416.4
Fuel tank capacity - Liters416.4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal11
Fuel tank capacity - Gal11
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine max525 hp
Engine maxnot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower425
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,970 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people10 / 2,500 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available