Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2009 vs ThunderJet Denali 2012: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2009 and the ThunderJet Denali 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 2009 carries a rated maximum of 325 hp. Engine data for the ThunderJet Denali 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 2009 carries 80 gallons versus 48 gallons in the ThunderJet Denali 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 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the ThunderJet Denali 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 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 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
ModelDenali
Model Year2009
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches90
Deadrise14° Entry: 40°
Deadrise6°
Width [transom] - Detail72 in.
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 78 in.
Height [transom]34 in.
Height [transom]28 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
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1900
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 28 in.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.71
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches28
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 Mercury Optimax Sport Jet 60° direct fuel injected V-6
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 typeInboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Horsepower325
Horsepowernot available
Exhaustnot available
ExhaustTuned thru transom exhaust with dual mufflers
Impellernot available
Impeller4-blade progressive pitch SST
Jet pumpnot available
Jet pumpMixed flow high volume
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailGateway 3,980 lbs. capacity galvanized single axle bunk