Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Thunder Jet 20 Chinook Pro 2021 vs ThunderJet V162-Eco 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Thunder Jet 20 Chinook Pro 2021 vs ThunderJet V162-Eco 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.
The ThunderJet V162-Eco 2013 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Thunder Jet 20 Chinook Pro 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Thunder Jet 20 Chinook Pro 2021 carries 72 gallons versus 32 gallons in the ThunderJet V162-Eco 2013. 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 Thunder Jet 20 Chinook Pro 2021 is rated for 6 passengers, while the ThunderJet V162-Eco 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Thunder Jet 20 Chinook Pro 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Thunder Jet 20 Chinook Pro 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet V162-Eco 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet16.17
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches194
Beamnot available
Beam86 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches86
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,070 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg485.34
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.107
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 66 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 31 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches31
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeThunderJet
Modelnot available
ModelV162-Eco
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSide: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.16 in. Transom: 0.16 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailGateway 2,600 lb. capacity galvanized single axle