Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2009 vs ThunderJet Denali 2011 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2009 and the ThunderJet Denali 2011 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 Classic 2009 carries a rated maximum of 325 hp. Engine data for the ThunderJet Denali 2011 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 2011 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the ThunderJet Denali 2011 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 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet Denali 2011 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
ModelDenali
Model Year2009
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches9
Deadrise14° Entry: 40°
Deadrise6°
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]34 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches216
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 25 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.64
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches25
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.190 in. Transom: 0.190 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.7 l Vortec
Engine/s standard200 hp Mercury Optimax Sport Jet
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 typeJet Drive
Horsepower325
Horsepowernot available