Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet 176 Eco Jet 2013 vs ThunderJet Aladdin 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee ThunderJet 176 Eco Jet 2013 against a modified vee ThunderJet Aladdin 2011 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.
Both boats are rated for 5 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 176 Eco Jet 2013 and ThunderJet Aladdin 2011 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
Model176 Eco Jet
ModelAladdin
Model Year2013
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches9
Deadrise8°
Deadrise16°
Weight - Detail1,700 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg771.11
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.17
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 66 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 31 in
Height - DetailSides: 31 in
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Inches31
Height - Inches31
Height [transom]31 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet17.5
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches21
Length overall - Inches216
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSide: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.19 in. Transom: 0.19 in
Hull thicknessSides: 0.100 in. Bottom: 0.160 in
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeKodiak
Engine makenot available
Engine model2.4 l PFI 4-cylinder Vortec
Engine modelnot available
Jet pumpAmerican Turbine SD 203 axial flow
Jet pumpnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeOutboard
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGateway 2,600 lb. capacity galvanized single axle
Trailer - Detailnot available