Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis Classic - 22 ft. 2008 vs ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 2012: Which Modified-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the ThunderJet Alexis Classic - 22 ft. 2008 and the ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 2012 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 - 22 ft. 2008 carries a rated maximum of 500 hp. Engine data for the ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 2012 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 - 22 ft. 2008 carries 80 gallons versus 48 gallons in the ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 2012. 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 - 22 ft. 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 2012 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 - 22 ft. 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Alexis Classic - 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 Bull Dog 18 ft. 2012 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
ModelAlexis Classic - 22 ft.
ModelBull Dog 18 ft.
Model Year2008
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches90
Width [transom] - Detail34 in.
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 72 in.
Height - DetailSides: 34 in.
Height - DetailSides: 35 in.
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Inches34
Height - Inches35
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail18 ft.
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches216
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise8°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2500
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]35 in.
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.190 in.
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.375 in. Transom: 0.250 in.
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardPort fuel injected 350; 325 hp
Engine/s standard200 Optimax Mercury Sport Jet 60° direct fuel injected V-6
ImpellerTurbo
Impeller4-blade progressive pitch SST
Jet pumpHamilton 212
Jet pumpMixed flow high volume
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal80
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine max500 hp
Engine maxnot available
Exhaustnot available
ExhaustTuned thru transom exhaust with dual mufflers
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8 / 1,750 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailGateway 5,200 lbs. capacity galvanized tandem axle bunk