Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis OB OS 2011 vs ThunderJet Envoy 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee ThunderJet Alexis OB OS 2011 against a modified vee ThunderJet Envoy 2008 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 330 hp, the ThunderJet Envoy 2008 has a 30-hp advantage over the ThunderJet Alexis OB OS 2011's 300-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 48 gal and 48 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: The ThunderJet Alexis OB OS 2011 at 22,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The ThunderJet Envoy 2008 at 19,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
ModelAlexis OB OS
ModelEnvoy
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches84
Deadrise18°
Deadrise12℃
Height - DetailSides: 40 in
Height - DetailSides: 31 in
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Inches4
Height - Inches31
Height [transom]40 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail22 ft
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches228
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail31 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.190 in. Transom: 0.190 in
Hull thickness0.190 in
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine max300 hp
Engine max330 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMP 305 Carbureted; 250 hp
Jet pumpnot available
Jet pumpAmerican Turbine SD 309
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,585 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6 / 900 lbs