Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis Classic - 21 ft. 2008 vs ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2009 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Alexis Classic - 21 ft. 2008 and the ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2009 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 500 hp, the ThunderJet Alexis Classic - 21 ft. 2008 has a 175-hp advantage over the ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2009's 325-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 8 gal and 8 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The ThunderJet Alexis Classic - 21 ft. 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the ThunderJet Alexis Classic - 21 ft. 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Alexis Classic - 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 Alexis Classic 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
ModelAlexis Classic - 21 ft
ModelAlexis Classic
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches96
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 - Feet21
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches252
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise14° Entry: 40°
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]34 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.190 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardPort fuel injected 350; 325 hp
Engine/s standard5.7 l Vortec
ImpellerTurbo
Impellernot available
Jet pumpHamilton 212
Jet pumpnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeInboard
Engine max500 hp
Engine maxnot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower325
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8 / 1,750 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available