Both the ThunderJet Luxor OB Offshore 2010 and the ThunderJet NE Envoy 2011 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - ThunderJet Luxor OB Offshore 2010 at 20,0 ft versus ThunderJet NE Envoy 2011 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the ThunderJet NE Envoy 2011 tips the scales at 2 400 lbs - 400 lbs less than the ThunderJet Luxor OB Offshore 2010 at 2 000 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 NE Envoy 2011 tops out at 350 hp. Engine specs for the ThunderJet Luxor OB Offshore 2010 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 50 gal and 48 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The ThunderJet Luxor OB Offshore 2010 is rated for 6 passengers, while the ThunderJet NE Envoy 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 Luxor OB Offshore 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Luxor OB Offshore 2010 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 NE Envoy 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.