Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2008 vs ThunderJet TJ Offshore 28 ft. 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2008 against a deep vee ThunderJet TJ Offshore 28 ft. 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The ThunderJet TJ Offshore 28 ft. 2013 tops out at 500 hp. Engine specs for the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2008 and ThunderJet TJ Offshore 28 ft. 2013 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
ModelTJ Offshore
ModelTJ Offshore 28 ft
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inches108
Width [transom] - Detail25 in
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 90 in
Height - DetailSides: 42 in
Height - DetailSides: 42 in
Height - Meters1.07
Height - Meters1.07
Height - Inches42
Height - Inches42
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail28 ft
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches336
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseStern: 18° Bow: 55°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail5,600 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2540.12
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.56
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]42 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.250 in
Hull thicknessSides: 0.16 in. Bottom: 0.25 in. Transom: 0.25 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Engine maxnot available
Engine max500 hp
Operational Info
Headroomnot available
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 3 in