Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis OB OS 2011 vs ThunderJet Luxor Outboard Offshore - 21 ft. 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee ThunderJet Alexis OB OS 2011 against a modified vee ThunderJet Luxor Outboard Offshore - 21 ft. 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 500 hp, the ThunderJet Luxor Outboard Offshore - 21 ft. 2008 has a 200-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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the ThunderJet Alexis OB OS 2011 carries 48 gallons versus 5 gallons in the ThunderJet Luxor Outboard Offshore - 21 ft. 2008. 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 Luxor Outboard Offshore - 21 ft. 2008 and its 500-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the ThunderJet Alexis OB OS 2011 with its 300-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
ModelAlexis OB OS
ModelLuxor Outboard Offshore - 21 ft
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise18°
Deadrisenot available
Height - DetailSides: 40 in
Height - DetailSides: 38 in
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Inches4
Height - Inches38
Height [transom]40 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail22 ft
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches252
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail38 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.190 in. Transom: 0.190 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max300 hp
Engine max500 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardSuzuki