Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 2012 vs ThunderJet Luxor Outboard 2008 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 2012 and the ThunderJet Luxor Outboard 2008 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 Outboard 2008 tops out at 225 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 Outboard 2008 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 Outboard 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Luxor Outboard 2008 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.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
ModelBull Dog 18 ft
ModelLuxor Outboard
Model Year2012
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches84
Deadrise8°
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.25
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 72 in
Width [transom] - Detail31 in
Height - DetailSides: 35 in
Height - DetailSides: 31 in
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Inches35
Height - Inches31
Height [transom]35 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches24
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.375 in. Transom: 0.250 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard200 Optimax Mercury Sport Jet 60° direct fuel injected V-6
Engine/s standardSuzuki
ExhaustTuned thru transom exhaust with dual mufflers
Exhaustnot available
Impeller4-blade progressive pitch SST
Impellernot available
Jet pumpMixed flow high volume
Jet pumpnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGateway 5,200 lbs. capacity galvanized tandem axle bunk
Trailer - Detailnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,725 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6 / 1,425 lbs