Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 23 ft. 2008 vs ThunderJet V162-Eco 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 23 ft. 2008 against a deep vee ThunderJet V162-Eco 2013 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 ThunderJet V162-Eco 2013 tops out at 90 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 V162-Eco 2013 carries 32 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 V162-Eco 2013 caps at 4. 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 V162-Eco 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
ModelMaxim Classic Outboard - 23 ft
ModelV162-Eco
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches86
Width [transom] - Detail34 in
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 66 in
Height - DetailSides: 34 in
Height - DetailSides: 31 in
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Inches34
Height - Inches31
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet16.17
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches194
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,070 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg485.34
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.107
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.190 in
Hull thicknessSide: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.16 in. Transom: 0.16 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardSuzuki
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail110 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters416.4
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal11
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailGateway 2,600 lb. capacity galvanized single axle