Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 22 ft. 2008 vs ThunderJet Luxor 2009 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 22 ft. 2008 and the ThunderJet Luxor 2009 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?
The ThunderJet Luxor 2009 tops out at 25 hp. Engine specs for the ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 22 ft. 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 5 gal and 5 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 22 ft. 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the ThunderJet Luxor 2009 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 - 22 ft. 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 22 ft. 2008 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 Luxor 2009 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 - 22 ft
ModelLuxor
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches84
Width [transom] - Detail34 in
Width [transom] - Detail66 in
Height - DetailSides: 34 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches34
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches228
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12° Entry: 40°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,600 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1179.34
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.26
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]31 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 - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeInboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower25