Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 2011 vs ThunderJet Luxor OB 2012 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 2011 and the ThunderJet Luxor OB 2012 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The ThunderJet Luxor OB 2012 tops out at 225 hp. Engine specs for the ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The ThunderJet Luxor OB 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the ThunderJet Luxor OB 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Luxor OB 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
ModelBull Dog 18 ft
ModelLuxor OB
Model Year2011
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches9
Deadrise8°
Deadrise16°
Height - DetailSides: 31 in
Height - DetailSides: 34 in
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inches31
Height - Inches34
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches24
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,800 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.18
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 72 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]34 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.375 in. Transom: 0.250 in
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.190 in Transom: 0.190 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard200 hp Mercury Sport Jet
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailGateway 3,980 lbs. capacity galvanized single axle bunk