The ThunderJet Luxor OB Offshore 2009 is a modified-V design and the ThunderJet V162-Eco 2013 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The ThunderJet Luxor OB Offshore 2009 measures 20,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 3,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the ThunderJet V162-Eco 2013 at 16,2 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the ThunderJet Luxor OB Offshore 2009 tips the scales at 2 000 lbs - 930 lbs more than the ThunderJet V162-Eco 2013 at 1 070 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 ThunderJet V162-Eco 2013 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the ThunderJet Luxor OB Offshore 2009 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the ThunderJet Luxor OB Offshore 2009 carries 50 gallons versus 32 gallons in the ThunderJet V162-Eco 2013. 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 Luxor OB Offshore 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the ThunderJet V162-Eco 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the ThunderJet Luxor OB Offshore 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Luxor OB Offshore 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 V162-Eco 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.