Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Denali 2011 vs ThunderJet Havasu 2009: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the ThunderJet Denali 2011 and the ThunderJet Havasu 2009 are modified-V designs, both built in aluminium, so 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 Havasu 2009 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the ThunderJet Denali 2011 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 48 gal and 50 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The ThunderJet Havasu 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the ThunderJet Denali 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the ThunderJet Havasu 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Havasu 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet Denali 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
Model Year2011
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches90
Beam - Inches90
Deadrise6°
Deadrise12° Entry: 40° Engine: 14°
Height - DetailSides: 25 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.64
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches25
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]25 in.
Height [transom]31 in.
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet20
Length overall - Detail18 ft.
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches240
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,600 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1179.34
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2600
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail72 in.
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.190 in. Transom: 0.190 in.
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard200 hp Mercury Optimax Sport Jet
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeInboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250