Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2013 vs ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 2011 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2013 and the ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 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 2013 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 2011 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 Alexis Classic 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 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 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2013 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 Bull Dog 18 ft. 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
ModelBull Dog 18 ft
Model Year2013
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches9
Deadrise12°
Deadrise8°
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: 31 in
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Inches34
Height - Inches31
Height [transom]34 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail21 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches216
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.25 in. Transom: 0.19 in
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.375 in. Transom: 0.250 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeGM
Engine makenot available
Engine model350 cid multi-port fuel injected Vortec
Engine modelnot available
Jet pumpHamilton Jet 212 axial flow with JT nozzle, split duct
Jet pumpnot 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 typeJet Drive
Drive typeJet Drive
Horsepower320 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard200 hp Mercury Sport Jet
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGateway 5,300 lb. capacity galvanized tandem axle bunk
Trailer - Detailnot available