Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Thunder Jet 28 Pilot 2021 vs ThunderJet Luxor Outboard 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Thunder Jet 28 Pilot 2021 vs ThunderJet Luxor Outboard 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 Luxor Outboard 2008 tops out at 225 hp. Engine specs for the Thunder Jet 28 Pilot 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the ThunderJet Luxor Outboard 2008 carries 48 gallons versus 11 gallons in the Thunder Jet 28 Pilot 2021. 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 28 Pilot 2021 is rated for 8 passengers, while the ThunderJet Luxor Outboard 2008 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 28 Pilot 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Thunder Jet 28 Pilot 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet Luxor Outboard 2008 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 - Detail28.00 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches24
Beamnot available
Beam84 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches84
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 - Gal48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters416.4
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardSuzuki
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,725 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6 / 1,425 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeThunderJet
Modelnot available
ModelLuxor Outboard
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee