When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Alexis Offshore 2013 and the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2011 are deep 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — ThunderJet Alexis Offshore 2013 at 22,0 ft versus ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2011 at 25,0 ft. At 31 lbs and 48 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 500 hp, the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2011 has a 200-hp advantage over the ThunderJet Alexis Offshore 2013'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 Offshore 2013 carries 48 gallons versus 16 gallons in the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2011. 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 TJ Offshore 2011 is rated for 7 passengers, while the ThunderJet Alexis Offshore 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet Alexis Offshore 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.