Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2009 vs ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2008: Which Modified-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2009 and the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2008 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?
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2009 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2009 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
ModelTJ Offshore
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inches108
Deadrise12° Entry: 40°
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail4,500 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2041.16
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.4500
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail84 in.
Width [transom] - Detail25 in.
Height [transom]35 in.
Height [transom]not available
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
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 42 in.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.07
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches42
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.250 in.
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal80
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeOutboard - Twin