Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 24 ft. 2008 vs ThunderJet NE Envoy 2011: Which Modified-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 24 ft. 2008 and the ThunderJet NE Envoy 2011 are modified-V designs, both built in aluminium, so 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 350 hp. Engine specs for the ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 24 ft. 2008 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 24 ft. 2008 carries 110 gallons versus 48 gallons in the ThunderJet NE Envoy 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 ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 24 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 - 24 ft. 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Maxim Classic Outboard - 24 ft. 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 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 - 24 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 - Feet24
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail19 ft.
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches288
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.2400
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 350
Fuel tank capacity - Detail110 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters416.4
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal110
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower350