Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Thunder Jet 23 Yukon Classic 2021 vs ThunderJet 176 Eco Jet 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Thunder Jet 23 Yukon Classic 2021 vs ThunderJet 176 Eco Jet 2013 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Thunder Jet 23 Yukon Classic 2021 is rated for 7 passengers, while the ThunderJet 176 Eco Jet 2013 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 Yukon Classic 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Thunder Jet 23 Yukon 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 176 Eco Jet 2013 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 - Detail17 ft. 6 in
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet17.5
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches21
Beamnot available
Beam86 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches86
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise8°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,700 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg771.11
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.17
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 66 in
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 - Gal72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Engine makenot available
Engine makeKodiak
Engine modelnot available
Engine model2.4 l PFI 4-cylinder Vortec
Jet pumpnot available
Jet pumpAmerican Turbine SD 203 axial flow
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeJet Drive
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeThunderJet
Modelnot available
Model176 Eco Jet
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSide: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.19 in. Transom: 0.19 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailGateway 2,600 lb. capacity galvanized single axle