Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Denali 2010 vs ThunderJet Luxor OB OS 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee ThunderJet Denali 2010 against a deep vee ThunderJet Luxor OB OS 2011 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the ThunderJet Luxor OB OS 2011 has a 223-hp advantage over the ThunderJet Denali 2010's 2-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the ThunderJet Luxor OB OS 2011 carries 48 gallons versus 5 gallons in the ThunderJet Denali 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The ThunderJet Luxor OB OS 2011 at 20,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The ThunderJet Denali 2010 at 2,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
ModelDenali
ModelLuxor OB OS
Model Year201
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise6° Entry 25°
Deadrise18°
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.25
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail78 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]34 in
Height [transom]38 in
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet20
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches24
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 typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.190 in. Transom: 0.190 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury Sport Jet Optimax
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower2
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp