Matching a modified vee ThunderJet Havasu 2009 against a deep vee ThunderJet Luxor Offshore 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — ThunderJet Havasu 2009 at 2,0 ft versus ThunderJet Luxor Offshore 2013 at 2,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the ThunderJet Luxor Offshore 2013 tips the scales at 215 lbs — 189 lbs less than the ThunderJet Havasu 2009 at 26 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the ThunderJet Luxor Offshore 2013 has a 225-hp advantage over the ThunderJet Havasu 2009's 25-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 Offshore 2013 carries 48 gallons versus 5 gallons in the ThunderJet Havasu 2009. 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.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The ThunderJet Luxor Offshore 2013 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 1 lbs per hp for the ThunderJet Havasu 2009. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.