Matching a modified vee ThunderJet Bulldog 2009 against a deep vee ThunderJet TJ Offshore 32 ft. 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 TJ Offshore 32 ft. 2013 measures 32,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 15,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the ThunderJet Bulldog 2009 at 17,0 feet (2009). At 25 lbs and 8 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 500 hp, the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 32 ft. 2013 has a 498-hp advantage over the ThunderJet Bulldog 2009's 2-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the ThunderJet Bulldog 2009 carries 32 gallons versus 16 gallons in the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 32 ft. 2013. 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 ThunderJet TJ Offshore 32 ft. 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the ThunderJet Bulldog 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 32 ft. 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 32 ft. 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 32,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet Bulldog 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.