Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Denali OB 2010 vs ThunderJet Luxor 2011 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Denali OB 2010 and the ThunderJet Luxor 2011 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 2011 tops out at 35 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 2011 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 2011 is rated for 5 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 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Luxor 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 19,0 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
Model Year201
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches9
Deadrise6°
Deadrise12 or 14°
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]28 in
Height [transom]31 in
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches228
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs. With Half Hard Top: 2,700 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1224.7
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.27
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 31 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches31
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom & Sides: 0.19 in
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.250 in. Transom: 0.190 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 typeJet Drive
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.7 l Vortec, Port Fuel Injected 35
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower35