Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2009 vs ThunderJet V182-Eco 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2009 against a deep vee ThunderJet V182-Eco 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 210-hp advantage over the ThunderJet V182-Eco 2013's 115-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 V182-Eco 2013 carries 32 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 V182-Eco 2013 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 V182-Eco 2013 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
ModelV182-Eco
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches86
Deadrise14° Entry: 40°
Deadrise12°
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 66 in
Height [transom]34 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet18.17
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches218
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,170 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg530.7
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.117
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 31 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches31
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSide: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.16 in. Transom: 0.16 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.7 l Vortec
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower325
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailGateway 2,600 lb. capacity galvanized single axle