Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Thunder Jet 26 Pilot 2021 vs ThunderJet Havasu 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Thunder Jet 26 Pilot 2021 vs ThunderJet Havasu 2009 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 2009 tops out at 25 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 2009. 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 26 Pilot 2021 is rated for 7 passengers, while the ThunderJet Havasu 2009 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 26 Pilot 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Thunder Jet 26 Pilot 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet Havasu 2009 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 - 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
Deadrise12° Entry: 40° Engine: 14°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,600 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1179.34
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.26
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]31 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal11
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters416.4
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower25
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeThunderJet
Modelnot available
ModelHavasu
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee