Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Thunder Jet 186 Rush w/ 90 HP Mercury 4 Stroke! 2021 vs ThunderJet Luxor OB 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Thunder Jet 186 Rush w/ 90 HP Mercury 4 Stroke! 2021 vs ThunderJet Luxor OB 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.
The ThunderJet Luxor OB 2012 tops out at 225 hp. Engine specs for the Thunder Jet 186 Rush w/ 90 HP Mercury 4 Stroke! 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The ThunderJet Luxor OB 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Thunder Jet 186 Rush w/ 90 HP Mercury 4 Stroke! 2021 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Luxor OB 2012 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 Thunder Jet 186 Rush w/ 90 HP Mercury 4 Stroke! 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches24
Beamnot available
Beam90 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches9
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise16°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,800 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.18
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 72 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 34 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches34
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]34 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
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 typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeThunderJet
Modelnot available
ModelLuxor OB
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.190 in Transom: 0.190 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailGateway 3,980 lbs. capacity galvanized single axle bunk