Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2009 vs ThunderJet Alexis Offshore 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2009 against a deep vee ThunderJet Alexis Offshore 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 325 hp, the ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2009 has a 25-hp advantage over the ThunderJet Alexis Offshore 2013's 300-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the ThunderJet Alexis Offshore 2013 carries 48 gallons versus 8 gallons in the ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2009 and its 325-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the ThunderJet Alexis Offshore 2013 with its 300-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
ModelAlexis Classic
ModelAlexis Offshore
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise14° Entry: 40°
Deadrise18°
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 84 in
Height [transom]34 in
Height [transom]40 in
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches264
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs. With 1/2 Hard Top: 2,950 lbs. With Full Hard Top: 3,100 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.31
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 40 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSide: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.19 in. Transom: 0.25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.7 l Vortec
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower325
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailGateway 5,200 lb. capacity galvanized tandem axle bunk trailer