Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Rio Classic 2008 vs ThunderJet TJ Offshore Outboards 2010: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the ThunderJet Rio Classic 2008 and the ThunderJet TJ Offshore Outboards 2010 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 ThunderJet Rio Classic 2008 carries a rated maximum of 500 hp. Engine data for the ThunderJet TJ Offshore Outboards 2010 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 TJ Offshore Outboards 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the ThunderJet Rio Classic 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 TJ Offshore Outboards 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet TJ Offshore Outboards 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet Rio Classic 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
ModelRio Classic
ModelTJ Offshore Outboards
Model Year2008
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches108
Deadrise14℃
Deadrise18° Entry: 55°
Width [transom] - Detail34 in.
Width [transom] - Detail90 in.
Height - DetailSides: 34 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches34
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail25 - 32 ft.
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters9.75
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches384
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail6,000 - 9,000 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg4082.33
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.9000
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in.
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness.0190 in.
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.7 l Vortec; port fuel injected 350; 325 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
ImpellerTurbo
Impellernot available
Jet pumpHamilton 212
Jet pumpnot available
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 typeJet Drive
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max500 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,350 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8 / 1,900 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available