Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis Classic - 21 ft. 2008 vs ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 22 ft. 2008: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the ThunderJet Alexis Classic - 21 ft. 2008 and the ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 22 ft. 2008 are modified-V designs, both built in aluminium, so 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 Classic - 21 ft. 2008 carries a rated maximum of 500 hp. Engine data for the ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 22 ft. 2008 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the ThunderJet Alexis Classic - 21 ft. 2008 carries 80 gallons versus 50 gallons in the ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 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 Classic - 21 ft. 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 22 ft. 2008 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 Outboard - 22 ft. 2008 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 Outboard - 22 ft.
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches96
Width [transom] - Detail34 in.
Width [transom] - Detail34 in.
Height - DetailSides: 34 in.
Height - DetailSides: 34 in.
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inches34
Height - Inches34
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches264
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 standardSuzuki
ImpellerTurbo
Impellernot available
Jet pumpHamilton 212
Jet pumpnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal80
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max500 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8 / 1,750 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available