Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis Offshore 2013 vs ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee ThunderJet Alexis Offshore 2013 against a modified vee ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 2013 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The ThunderJet Alexis Offshore 2013 measures 22,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 2013 at 18,0 feet (2013). At 31 lbs and 25 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The ThunderJet Alexis Offshore 2013 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 48 gal and 48 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The ThunderJet Alexis Offshore 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 2013 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 Offshore 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Alexis Offshore 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet Bull Dog 18 ft. 2013 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 Offshore
ModelBull Dog 18 ft
Model Year2013
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches9
Deadrise18°
Deadrise8°
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs. With 1/2 Hard Top: 2,950 lbs. With Full Hard Top: 3,100 lbs
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - lbs.31
Weight - lbs.25
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 84 in
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 72 in
Height - DetailSides: 40 in
Height - DetailSides: 35 in
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Inches4
Height - Inches35
Height [transom]40 in
Height [transom]35 in
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail22 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches216
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSide: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.19 in. Transom: 0.25 in
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.375 in. Transom: 0.25 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 maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model200 Optimax Sport Jet 60° direct fuel injected V-6
Exhaustnot available
ExhaustTuned thru transom exhaust with dual mufflers
Impellernot available
Impeller4-blade progressive pitch SST
Jet pumpnot available
Jet pumpMixed flow high volume
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGateway 5,200 lb. capacity galvanized tandem axle bunk trailer
Trailer - DetailGateway 5,200 lb. capacity galvanized tandem axle bunk