Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 23 ft. 2008 vs ThunderJet NE Envoy 2011 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 23 ft. 2008 and the ThunderJet NE Envoy 2011 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The ThunderJet NE Envoy 2011 tops out at 35 hp. Engine specs for the ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 23 ft. 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the ThunderJet NE Envoy 2011 carries 48 gallons versus 11 gallons in the ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 23 ft. 2008. 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 ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 23 ft. 2008 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 ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 23 ft. 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 23 ft. 2008 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.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
ModelMaxim Classic Outboard - 23 ft
ModelNE Envoy
Model Year2008
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches84
Width [transom] - Detail34 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 34 in
Height - DetailSides: 31 in
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Inches34
Height - Inches31
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches228
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1088.62
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.24
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]31 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.190 in
Hull thicknessSides: 0.190 in. Bottom: 0.250 in. Transom: 0.190 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardSuzuki
Engine/s standard5.7 l Vortec, Port Fuel Injected 35
Fuel tank capacity - Detail110 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters416.4
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal11
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower35