Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2012 vs ThunderJet Alexis OB OS 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2012 against a deep vee ThunderJet Alexis OB OS 2011 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 300 hp, the ThunderJet Alexis OB OS 2011 has a 268-hp advantage over the ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2012's 32-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 OB OS 2011 carries 48 gallons versus 8 gallons in the ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2012. 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 OB OS 2011 and its 300-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2012 with its 32-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
ModelAlexis Classic
ModelAlexis OB OS
Model Year2012
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise12°
Deadrise18°
Weight - Detail3,400 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1542.21
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.34
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 72 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 34 in
Height - DetailSides: 40 in
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Inches34
Height - Inches4
Height [transom]34 in
Height [transom]40 in
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail21 ft
Length overall - Detail22 ft
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.250 in. Transom: 0.190 in
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.190 in. Transom: 0.190 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard350 cid multi port fuel injected GM Vortec closed cooling system
Engine/s standardnot available
ImpellerTurbo
Impellernot available
Jet pumpHamilton Jet 212 axial flow with JT nozzle, split duct reverse and close coupling
Jet pumpnot 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 typeJet Drive
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower32
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGateway 5,300 lbs. capacity galvanized tandem axle bunk
Trailer - Detailnot available