Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Bull Dog 20 ft. 2013 vs ThunderJet Luxor Outboard Offshore - 21 ft. 2008: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the ThunderJet Bull Dog 20 ft. 2013 and the ThunderJet Luxor Outboard Offshore - 21 ft. 2008 are modified-V designs, both built in aluminium, so 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 500 hp, the ThunderJet Luxor Outboard Offshore - 21 ft. 2008 has a 180-hp advantage over the ThunderJet Bull Dog 20 ft. 2013's 320-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 48 gal and 50 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the ThunderJet Luxor Outboard Offshore - 21 ft. 2008 and its 500-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the ThunderJet Bull Dog 20 ft. 2013 with its 320-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
ModelBull Dog 20 ft.
ModelLuxor Outboard Offshore - 21 ft.
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise8°
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.3300
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 72 in.
Width [transom] - Detail38 in.
Height - DetailSides: 35 in.
Height - DetailSides: 38 in.
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Inches35
Height - Inches38
Height [transom]35 in.
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail20 ft.
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches252
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.375 in. Transom: 0.25 in.
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeGM
Engine makenot available
Engine model350 cid multi-port fuel injected Vortec
Engine modelnot available
ExhaustCatalyzed exhaust with KLS mufflers and intake water strainer (sand trap)
Exhaustnot available
ImpellerTurbo
Impellernot available
Jet pumpHamilton Jet 212 axial flow with JT nozzle, split duct reverse and close coupling
Jet pumpnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower320 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardSuzuki
Engine maxnot available
Engine max500 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGateway 5,200 lb. capacity galvanized tandem axle bunk
Trailer - Detailnot available