Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Thunder Jet 21 Chinook Pro 2021 vs ThunderJet Luxor 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Thunder Jet 21 Chinook Pro 2021 vs ThunderJet Luxor 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 2012 tops out at 32 hp. Engine specs for the Thunder Jet 21 Chinook Pro 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Thunder Jet 21 Chinook Pro 2021 carries 72 gallons versus 48 gallons in the ThunderJet Luxor 2012. 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 21 Chinook Pro 2021 is rated for 6 passengers, while the ThunderJet Luxor 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Thunder Jet 21 Chinook Pro 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Thunder Jet 21 Chinook Pro 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet Luxor 2012 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 - Detail21.00 ft
Length overall - Detail19 ft
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches228
Beamnot available
Beam90 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches9
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1088.62
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.24
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 72 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]31 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard350 cid multi port fuel injected GM Vortec closed cooling system
Jet pumpnot available
Jet pumpAmerican Turbine SD309 mixed flow jet pur with split duct reverse bucket
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeJet Drive
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower32
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeThunderJet
Modelnot available
ModelLuxor
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.250 in. Transom: 0.190 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailGateway 5,300 lbs. capacity galvanized tandem axle bunk