Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Thunder Jet 185 Luxor 2021 vs ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Thunder Jet 185 Luxor 2021 vs ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 2012 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
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: The Thunder Jet 185 Luxor 2021 and ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 2012 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches216
Beamnot available
Beam90 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches9
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise8°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.25
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 72 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 35 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches35
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]35 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard200 Optimax Mercury Sport Jet 60° direct fuel injected V-6
Exhaustnot available
ExhaustTuned thru transom exhaust with dual mufflers
Impellernot available
Impeller4-blade progressive pitch SST
Jet pumpnot available
Jet pumpMixed flow high volume
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeJet Drive
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeThunderJet
Modelnot available
ModelBull Dog 18 ft
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.375 in. Transom: 0.250 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailGateway 5,200 lbs. capacity galvanized tandem axle bunk