Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet 176 Eco Jet 2013 vs ThunderJet Luxor OB 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee ThunderJet 176 Eco Jet 2013 against a modified vee ThunderJet Luxor OB 2009 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The ThunderJet 176 Eco Jet 2013 measures 17,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 15,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the ThunderJet Luxor OB 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). At 17 lbs and 18 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The ThunderJet Luxor OB 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the ThunderJet 176 Eco Jet 2013 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the ThunderJet Luxor OB 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Luxor OB 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet 176 Eco Jet 2013 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
Model176 Eco Jet
ModelLuxor OB
Model Year2013
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches84
Deadrise8°
Deadrise16° Entry: 45°
Weight - Detail1,700 lbs
Weight - Detail1,800 lbs
Weight - kg771.11
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - lbs.17
Weight - lbs.18
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 66 in
Width [transom] - Detail66 in
Height - DetailSides: 31 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches31
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]31 in
Height [transom]31 in
Length - Feet17.5
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches21
Length overall - Inches24
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSide: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.19 in. Transom: 0.19 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeKodiak
Engine makenot available
Engine model2.4 l PFI 4-cylinder Vortec
Engine modelnot available
Jet pumpAmerican Turbine SD 203 axial flow
Jet pumpnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeOutboard
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGateway 2,600 lb. capacity galvanized single axle
Trailer - Detailnot available