Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Thunder Jet 24 Pilot 2021 vs ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Thunder Jet 24 Pilot 2021 vs ThunderJet TJ Offshore 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 TJ Offshore 2012 tops out at 350 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 16 gallons in the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 7 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 24 Pilot 2021 and ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2012 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 - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Detail26 ft
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches312
Beamnot available
Beam108 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches108
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseStern: 18° Bow: 55°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,800 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2177.24
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.48
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 90 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 42 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.07
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches42
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]42 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal73
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel tank capacity - Liters276.33
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max350 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeThunderJet
Modelnot available
ModelTJ Offshore
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSides: 0.16 in. Bottom: 0.25 in. Transom: 0.25 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee