The ThunderJet Luxor OB 2009 is a modified-V design and the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 26 ft. 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 TJ Offshore 26 ft. 2013 measures 26,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the ThunderJet Luxor OB 2009 at 20,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 26 ft. 2013 tips the scales at 4 800 lbs - 3 000 lbs less than the ThunderJet Luxor OB 2009 at 1 800 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 TJ Offshore 26 ft. 2013 tops out at 350 hp. Engine specs for the ThunderJet Luxor OB 2009 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 26 ft. 2013 carries 160 gallons versus 50 gallons in the ThunderJet Luxor OB 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 TJ Offshore 26 ft. 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the ThunderJet Luxor OB 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 26 ft. 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 26 ft. 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet Luxor OB 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.