Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Thunder Jet 186 Rush w/ 90 HP Mercury 4 Stroke! 2021 vs ThunderJet Denali 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Thunder Jet 186 Rush w/ 90 HP Mercury 4 Stroke! 2021 vs ThunderJet Denali 2013 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 186 Rush w/ 90 HP Mercury 4 Stroke! 2021 and ThunderJet Denali 2013 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
Deadrise6°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.19
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 78 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 28 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.71
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches28
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]28 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model200 Optimax 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 tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Drive typenot available
Drive typeJet Drive
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeThunderJet
Modelnot available
ModelDenali
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.19 in. Transom: 0.19 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailGateway 3,980 lb. capacity galvanized single axle bunk