Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Thunder Jet 180 Eco Jet 2021 vs ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Thunder Jet 180 Eco Jet 2021 vs ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2011 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story: intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2011 tops out at 425 hp. Engine specs for the Thunder Jet 180 Eco Jet 2021 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2011 carries 80 gallons versus 31 gallons in the Thunder Jet 180 Eco Jet 2021. 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 Alexis Classic 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Thunder Jet 180 Eco Jet 2021 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Thunder Jet 180 Eco Jet 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Detail21 ft.
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches252
Beamnot available
Beam96 in.
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,900 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1315.42
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2900
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 34 in.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches34
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]34 in.
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel tank capacity - Gal80
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard350 pfi
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal.
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeJet Drive
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower425
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeThunderJet
Modelnot available
ModelAlexis Classic
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.250 in. Transom: 0.190 in.
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee