Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis - 22 ft. 2008 vs ThunderJet Denali OB 2010 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Alexis - 22 ft. 2008 and the ThunderJet Denali OB 2010 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 - 22 ft. 2008 carries a rated maximum of 425 hp. Engine data for the ThunderJet Denali OB 2010 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the ThunderJet Denali OB 2010 carries 28 gallons versus 5 gallons in the ThunderJet Alexis - 22 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 - 22 ft. 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the ThunderJet Denali OB 2010 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the ThunderJet Alexis - 22 ft. 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Alexis - 22 ft. 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet Denali OB 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
ModelAlexis - 22 ft
ModelDenali OB
Model Year2008
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches84
Width [transom] - Detail34 in
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Height - DetailSides: 34 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches34
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches192
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise6°
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]28 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.190 in
Hull thicknessBottom & Sides: 0.19 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardCarbureted Vortec 35
Engine/s standardnot available
Jet pumpAmerican Turbine SD 309
Jet pumpnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max425 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8 / 1,750 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available