Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2009 vs ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2008 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2009 and the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2008 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 TJ Offshore 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2009 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
ModelTJ Offshore
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches108
Deadrise14° Entry: 40°
Deadrisenot available
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Width [transom] - Detail25 in
Height [transom]34 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches336
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 42 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.07
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches42
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.250 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.7 l Vortec
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Horsepower325
Horsepowernot available