Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Thunder Jet 24 Pilot 2021 vs ThunderJet Bull Dog 20 ft. 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Thunder Jet 24 Pilot 2021 vs ThunderJet Bull Dog 20 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.
The ThunderJet Bull Dog 20 ft. 2012 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Thunder Jet 24 Pilot 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Thunder Jet 24 Pilot 2021 carries 73 gallons versus 48 gallons in the ThunderJet Bull Dog 20 ft. 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 24 Pilot 2021 is rated for 7 passengers, while the ThunderJet Bull Dog 20 ft. 2012 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Thunder Jet 24 Pilot 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Thunder Jet 24 Pilot 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet Bull Dog 20 ft. 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches24
Beamnot available
Beam96 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise8°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.33
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 - Gal73
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters276.33
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard350 cid multi port fuel injected GM Vortec, closed cooling system
Exhaustnot available
ExhaustCatalyzed exhaust with KLS mufflers and intake water strainer (sand trap)
Impellernot available
ImpellerTurbo
Jet pumpnot available
Jet pumpHamilton Jet 212 axial flow with JT nozzle, split duct reverse and close coupling
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeThunderJet
Modelnot available
ModelBull Dog 20 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