Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Luxor OB 2011 vs ThunderJet Luxor Offshore 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee ThunderJet Luxor OB 2011 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the ThunderJet Luxor Offshore 2013 has a 25-hp advantage over the ThunderJet Luxor OB 2011's 225-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 48 gal and 48 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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.
Bottom line: The ThunderJet Luxor OB 2011 at 20,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The ThunderJet Luxor Offshore 2013 at 2,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
ModelLuxor OB
ModelLuxor Offshore
Model Year2011
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise16°
Deadrise18°
Height - DetailSides: 34 in
Height - DetailSides: 38 in
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Inches34
Height - Inches38
Height [transom]34 in
Height [transom]38 in
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches24
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,150 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg975.22
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.215
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 78 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.190 in Transom: 0.190 in
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.19 in. Transom: 0.25 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp
Engine max250 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailGateway 5,200 lb. capacity galvanized tandem axle bunk