Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2008 vs ThunderJet TJ Offshore 30 ft. 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2008 is a modified-V design and the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 30 ft. 2013 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The ThunderJet TJ Offshore 30 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The ThunderJet TJ Offshore 30 ft. 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 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 30 ft. 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 30 ft. 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 30,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet TJ Offshore 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
ModelTJ Offshore
ModelTJ Offshore 30 ft.
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inches120
Width [transom] - Detail25 in.
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 8 ft. 6 in.
Height - DetailSides: 42 in.
Height - DetailSides: 42 in.
Height - Meters1.07
Height - Meters1.07
Height - Inches42
Height - Inches42
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet30
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail30 ft.
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches360
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseStern: 18° Bow: 55°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail7,200 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3265.86
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.7200
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 - Gal160
Engine maxnot available
Engine max500 hp
Operational Info
Headroomnot available
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 3 in.