Matching a modified vee ThunderJet Luxor OB Offshore 2009 against a deep vee ThunderJet V162-Eco 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The ThunderJet V162-Eco 2013 measures 16,2 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 14,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the ThunderJet Luxor OB Offshore 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the ThunderJet V162-Eco 2013 tips the scales at 107 lbs — 105 lbs less than the ThunderJet Luxor OB Offshore 2009 at 2 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 V162-Eco 2013 carries 32 gallons versus 5 gallons in the ThunderJet Luxor OB Offshore 2009. 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 2,0 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.