Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Thunder Jet 26 Pilot 2021 vs ThunderJet Havasu 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Thunder Jet 26 Pilot 2021 vs ThunderJet Havasu 2008 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 Havasu 2008 tops out at 425 hp. Engine specs for the Thunder Jet 26 Pilot 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Thunder Jet 26 Pilot 2021 carries 11 gallons versus 5 gallons in the ThunderJet Havasu 2008. 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 ThunderJet Havasu 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Thunder Jet 26 Pilot 2021 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the ThunderJet Havasu 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Havasu 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Thunder Jet 26 Pilot 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail26.00 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inches24
Beamnot available
Beam90 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches9
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise14℃
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail31 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 31 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches31
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal11
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters416.4
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard350 Carbureted; 250 hp
Jet pumpnot available
Jet pumpAmerican Turbine SD 309
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine maxnot available
Engine max425 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8 / 1,750 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeThunderJet
Modelnot available
ModelHavasu
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.190 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee