Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2013 vs ThunderJet Denali 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 Denali 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 Denali 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the ThunderJet Denali 2011 carries 48 gallons versus 8 gallons in the ThunderJet Alexis Classic 2013. 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 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the ThunderJet Denali 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 Denali 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
ModelDenali
Model Year2013
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches9
Deadrise12°
Deadrise6°
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: 25 in
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Meters0.64
Height - Inches34
Height - Inches25
Height [transom]34 in
Height [transom]25 in
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: 0.190 in. Transom: 0.190 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 - Detail48 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeJet Drive
Horsepower320 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard200 hp Mercury Optimax Sport Jet
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGateway 5,300 lb. capacity galvanized tandem axle bunk
Trailer - Detailnot available