Matching a modified vee ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 2012 against a deep vee ThunderJet Luxor Offshore 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 2012 measures 18,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 16,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the ThunderJet Luxor Offshore 2013 at 2,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the ThunderJet Luxor Offshore 2013 tips the scales at 215 lbs — 190 lbs less than the ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 2012 at 25 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The ThunderJet Luxor Offshore 2013 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 48 gal and 48 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The ThunderJet Luxor Offshore 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 2012 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 Offshore 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Luxor Offshore 2013 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. 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.