Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Denali OB 2010 vs ThunderJet Luxor Outboard Offshore - 20 ft. 2008 — 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 Outboard Offshore - 20 ft. 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 Offshore - 20 ft. 2008 tops out at 500 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 Denali OB 2010 carries 28 gallons versus 5 gallons in the ThunderJet Luxor Outboard Offshore - 20 ft. 2008. 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 Outboard Offshore - 20 ft. 2008 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 Outboard Offshore - 20 ft. 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Luxor Outboard Offshore - 20 ft. 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 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 Outboard Offshore - 20 ft
Model Year201
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise6°
Deadrisenot available
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Width [transom] - Detail38 in
Height [transom]28 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches24
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 38 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches38
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom & Sides: 0.19 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardSuzuki
Engine maxnot available
Engine max500 hp