Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Denali OB 2010 vs ThunderJet TJ Offshore 26 ft. 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee ThunderJet Denali OB 2010 against a deep vee ThunderJet TJ Offshore 26 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.
The ThunderJet TJ Offshore 26 ft. 2013 tops out at 350 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 16 gallons in the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 26 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 26 ft. 2013 is rated for 7 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 TJ Offshore 26 ft. 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 26 ft. 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 26,0 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
ModelTJ Offshore 26 ft
Model Year201
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches108
Deadrise6°
DeadriseStern: 18° Bow: 55°
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 90 in
Height [transom]28 in
Height [transom]42 in
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail26 ft
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches312
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,800 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2177.24
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.48
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 42 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.07
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches42
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom & Sides: 0.19 in
Hull thicknessSides: 0.16 in. Bottom: 0.25 in. Transom: 0.25 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max350 hp
Operational Info
Headroomnot available
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 3 in