Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis OB Offshore - 22 ft. 2008 vs ThunderJet Rio Classic 2011 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Alexis OB Offshore - 22 ft. 2008 and the ThunderJet Rio Classic 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 500 hp, the ThunderJet Alexis OB Offshore - 22 ft. 2008 has a 75-hp advantage over the ThunderJet Rio Classic 2011's 425-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 5 gal and 8 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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 Offshore - 22 ft. 2008 and its 500-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the ThunderJet Rio Classic 2011 with its 425-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
ModelAlexis OB Offshore - 22 ft
ModelRio Classic
Model Year2008
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Width [transom] - Detail40 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 40 in
Height - DetailSides: 35 in
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Inches4
Height - Inches35
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches264
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12 or 14°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.35
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]35 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.190 in
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.250 in. Transom: 0.190 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine max500 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.7 l Vortec, Port Fuel Injected 35
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower425