ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 20 ft. 2008 boat specs
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ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 20 ft. 2008
2008
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ThunderJet TJ Offshore Outboards 2010 boat specs
ThunderJet
ThunderJet TJ Offshore Outboards 2010
2010
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ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 20 ft. 2008 vs ThunderJet TJ Offshore Outboards 2010 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 20 ft. 2008 and the ThunderJet TJ Offshore Outboards 2010 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?

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The ThunderJet TJ Offshore Outboards 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 20 ft. 2008 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 Outboards 2010 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet TJ Offshore Outboards 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 20 ft. 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
ModelAlexis Outboard - 20 ft
ModelTJ Offshore Outboards
Model Year2008
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in
Beam108 in
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches108
Width [transom] - Detail34 in
Width [transom] - Detail90 in
Height - DetailSides: 34 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches34
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail25 - 32 ft
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters9.75
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches384
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18° Entry: 55°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail6,000 - 9,000 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg4082.33
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.9
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardSuzuki
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard

ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 20 ft. 2008 vs ThunderJet TJ Offshore Outboards 2010 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 20 ft. 2008 or the ThunderJet TJ Offshore Outboards 2010?
The ThunderJet TJ Offshore Outboards 2010 is the longer of the two at 25,0 feet overall. The ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 20 ft. 2008 comes in at 2,0 feet, making it roughly 23,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
How many people can each boat hold?
The ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 20 ft. 2008 is Coast Guard rated for 6 passengers, while the ThunderJet TJ Offshore Outboards 2010 is certified for 9. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The ThunderJet TJ Offshore Outboards 2010 measures 108" wide, compared to 96" for the ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 20 ft. 2008. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Are the ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 20 ft. 2008 and ThunderJet TJ Offshore Outboards 2010 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 20 ft. 2008 and the ThunderJet TJ Offshore Outboards 2010 are built by ThunderJet. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.