Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Denali OB 2010 vs ThunderJet Luxor OB 2013 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Denali OB 2010 and the ThunderJet Luxor OB 2013 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 2013 tops out at 225 hp. Engine specs for the ThunderJet Denali OB 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the ThunderJet Luxor OB 2013 carries 48 gallons versus 28 gallons in the ThunderJet Denali OB 2010. 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 Luxor OB 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the ThunderJet Denali OB 2010 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the ThunderJet Luxor OB 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Luxor OB 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 Denali OB 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
ModelDenali OB
ModelLuxor OB
Model Year201
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches9
Deadrise6°
Deadrise16°
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 72 in
Height [transom]28 in
Height [transom]34 in
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches24
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,800 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.18
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 34 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches34
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom & Sides: 0.19 in
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.19 in Transom: 0.19 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailGateway 3,980 lb. capacity galvanized single axle bunk