Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 21 ft. 2008 vs ThunderJet Denali 2011 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 21 ft. 2008 and the ThunderJet Denali 2011 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 Alexis Outboard - 21 ft. 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the ThunderJet Denali 2011 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 Outboard - 21 ft. 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 21 ft. 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet Denali 2011 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 Outboard - 21 ft
ModelDenali
Model Year2008
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches9
Width [transom] - Detail34 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 34 in
Height - DetailSides: 25 in
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Meters0.64
Height - Inches34
Height - Inches25
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches216
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise6°
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.190 in. Transom: 0.190 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardSuzuki
Engine/s standard200 hp Mercury Optimax Sport Jet
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeJet Drive