Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Aladdin 2011 vs ThunderJet Alexis - 21 ft. 2008 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Aladdin 2011 and the ThunderJet Alexis - 21 ft. 2008 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — 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?
The ThunderJet Alexis - 21 ft. 2008 tops out at 425 hp. Engine specs for the ThunderJet Aladdin 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the ThunderJet Aladdin 2011 carries 32 gallons versus 5 gallons in the ThunderJet Alexis - 21 ft. 2008. 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 - 21 ft. 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the ThunderJet Aladdin 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 Alexis - 21 ft. 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Alexis - 21 ft. 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet Aladdin 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.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
ModelAladdin
ModelAlexis - 21 ft
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise16°
Deadrisenot available
Height - DetailSides: 31 in
Height - DetailSides: 34 in
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inches31
Height - Inches34
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches252
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail34 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSides: 0.100 in. Bottom: 0.160 in
Hull thickness0.190 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardCarbureted Vortec 35
Jet pumpnot available
Jet pumpAmerican Turbine SD 309
Engine maxnot available
Engine max425 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8 / 1,750 lbs