Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 24 ft. 2008 vs ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2011: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 24 ft. 2008 and the ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2011 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?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 525 hp, the ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 24 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2011 carries 110 gallons versus 80 gallons in the ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 24 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 - 24 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 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 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 Classic - 24 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 - Feet24
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail23 ft.
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches288
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 - Detail80 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail110 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters416.4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal80
Fuel tank capacity - Gal110
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