Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 22 ft. 2008 vs ThunderJet NE Envoy 2012: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 22 ft. 2008 and the ThunderJet NE Envoy 2012 are modified-V designs, both built in aluminium, so 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 NE Envoy 2012 tops out at 320 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 - 50 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 Outboard - 22 ft. 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the ThunderJet NE Envoy 2012 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 NE Envoy 2012 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.
ModelNE Envoy
Model Year2008
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches84
Width [transom] - Detail34 in.
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 66 in.
Height - DetailSides: 34 in.
Height - DetailSides: 31 in.
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Inches34
Height - Inches31
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail19 ft.
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches228
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1088.62
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2400
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]31 in.
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSides: 0.160 in. Bottom: 0.250 in. Transom: 0.190 in.
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardSuzuki
Engine/s standard350 cid multi port fuel injected GM Vortec, closed cooling system
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Jet pumpnot available
Jet pumpAmerican Turbine SD309 mixed flow
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower320
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailGateway 5,300 lbs. capacity galvanized tandem axle bunk