Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Thunder Jet 23 MAXIM CLASSIC 2021 vs ThunderJet NE Envoy 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Thunder Jet 23 MAXIM CLASSIC 2021 vs ThunderJet NE Envoy 2011 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The ThunderJet NE Envoy 2011 tops out at 35 hp. Engine specs for the Thunder Jet 23 MAXIM CLASSIC 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Thunder Jet 23 MAXIM CLASSIC 2021 carries 103 gallons versus 48 gallons in the ThunderJet NE Envoy 2011. 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 Thunder Jet 23 MAXIM CLASSIC 2021 is rated for 7 passengers, while the ThunderJet NE Envoy 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Thunder Jet 23 MAXIM CLASSIC 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Thunder Jet 23 MAXIM CLASSIC 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet NE Envoy 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Detail19 ft
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches228
Beamnot available
Beam84 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches84
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1088.62
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.24
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 31 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches31
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]31 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal103
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters389.9
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.7 l Vortec, Port Fuel Injected 35
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeJet Drive
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower35
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeThunderJet
Modelnot available
ModelNE Envoy
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSides: 0.190 in. Bottom: 0.250 in. Transom: 0.190 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee