Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 24 ft. 2008 vs ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 24 ft. 2008 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 24 ft. 2008 and the ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 24 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 Maxim Classic - 24 ft. 2008 carries a rated maximum of 525 hp. Engine data for the ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 24 ft. 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 8 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 Classic - 24 ft. 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 24 ft. 2008 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 Classic - 24 ft. 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 24 ft. 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 24 ft. 2008 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 Classic - 24 ft
ModelMaxim Classic Outboard - 24 ft
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inches96
Width [transom] - Detail35 in
Width [transom] - Detail34 in
Height - DetailSides: 35 in
Height - DetailSides: 34 in
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inches35
Height - Inches34
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.250 in
Hull thickness0.190 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard496 port fuel injected; 375 hp
Engine/s standardSuzuki
ImpellerTurbo
Impellernot available
Jet pumpHamilton 212
Jet pumpnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail110 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters416.4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal11
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max525 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,970 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people10 / 2,500 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available