Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Thunder Jet 23 Yukon Classic 2021 vs ThunderJet Luxor OB OS 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Thunder Jet 23 Yukon Classic 2021 vs ThunderJet Luxor OB OS 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 Luxor OB OS 2011 tops out at 225 hp. Engine specs for the Thunder Jet 23 Yukon Classic 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Thunder Jet 23 Yukon Classic 2021 carries 72 gallons versus 48 gallons in the ThunderJet Luxor OB OS 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 Yukon Classic 2021 is rated for 7 passengers, while the ThunderJet Luxor OB OS 2011 caps at 6. 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 Luxor OB OS 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet20
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches24
Beamnot available
Beam96 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18°
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 38 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches38
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]38 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeThunderJet
Modelnot available
ModelLuxor OB OS
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.190 in. Transom: 0.190 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee