Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Envoy - Northern Edition 2010 vs ThunderJet V182-Eco 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee ThunderJet Envoy - Northern Edition 2010 against a deep vee ThunderJet V182-Eco 2012 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the ThunderJet V182-Eco 2012 has a 90-hp advantage over the ThunderJet Envoy - Northern Edition 2010's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the ThunderJet Envoy - Northern Edition 2010 carries 48 gallons versus 32 gallons in the ThunderJet V182-Eco 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 5 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: Performance buyers should lean toward the ThunderJet V182-Eco 2012 and its 115-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the ThunderJet Envoy - Northern Edition 2010 with its 25-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
ModelEnvoy - Northern Edition
ModelV182-Eco
Model Year201
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches86
Deadrise12° Entry: 40°
Deadrise12°
Width [transom] - Detail66 in
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 66 in
Height [transom]31 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet18.17
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches218
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,170 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg530.7
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.117
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 31 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches31
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSide: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.16 in. Transom: 0.16 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVortec 305
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower25
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailGateway 2,600 lbs. capacity galvanized single axle