Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Denali 2012 vs ThunderJet Luxor Outboard Offshore - 21 ft. 2008: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the ThunderJet Denali 2012 and the ThunderJet Luxor Outboard Offshore - 21 ft. 2008 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 Luxor Outboard Offshore - 21 ft. 2008 tops out at 500 hp. Engine specs for the ThunderJet Denali 2012 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 Luxor Outboard Offshore - 21 ft. 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the ThunderJet Denali 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the ThunderJet Luxor Outboard Offshore - 21 ft. 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Luxor Outboard Offshore - 21 ft. 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet Denali 2012 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
ModelDenali
ModelLuxor Outboard Offshore - 21 ft.
Model Year2012
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches90
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise6°
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1900
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 78 in.
Width [transom] - Detail38 in.
Height - DetailSides: 28 in.
Height - DetailSides: 38 in.
Height - Meters0.71
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Inches28
Height - Inches38
Height [transom]28 in.
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail18 ft.
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches252
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 Mercury Optimax Sport Jet 60° direct fuel injected V-6
Engine/s standardSuzuki
ExhaustTuned thru transom exhaust with dual mufflers
Exhaustnot available
Impeller4-blade progressive pitch SST
Impellernot available
Jet pumpMixed flow high volume
Jet pumpnot 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 typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max500 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGateway 3,980 lbs. capacity galvanized single axle bunk
Trailer - Detailnot available