Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Denali OB 2010 vs ThunderJet V182-Eco 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee ThunderJet Denali OB 2010 against a deep vee ThunderJet V182-Eco 2012 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 V182-Eco 2012 tops out at 115 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 V182-Eco 2012 carries 32 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 V182-Eco 2012 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 V182-Eco 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet V182-Eco 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,2 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
ModelV182-Eco
Model Year201
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches86
Deadrise6°
Deadrise12°
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 66 in
Height [transom]28 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet18.17
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches218
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,170 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg530.7
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.117
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 thicknessSide: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.16 in. Transom: 0.16 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailGateway 2,600 lbs. capacity galvanized single axle