Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis 2009 vs ThunderJet Denali 2012 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Alexis 2009 and the ThunderJet Denali 2012 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 Alexis 2009 carries a rated maximum of 325 hp. Engine data for the ThunderJet Denali 2012 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the ThunderJet Denali 2012 carries 48 gallons versus 5 gallons in the ThunderJet Alexis 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The ThunderJet Denali 2012 at 18,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The ThunderJet Alexis 2009 at 2,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
Model Year2009
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches9
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 78 in
Height [transom]34 in
Height [transom]28 in
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet18
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise6°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.19
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 28 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.71
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches28
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches216
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 standard5.7 l Vortec
Engine/s standard200 Mercury Optimax Sport Jet 60° direct fuel injected V-6
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 typeInboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Horsepower325
Horsepowernot available
Exhaustnot available
ExhaustTuned thru transom exhaust with dual mufflers
Impellernot available
Impeller4-blade progressive pitch SST
Jet pumpnot available
Jet pumpMixed flow high volume
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailGateway 3,980 lbs. capacity galvanized single axle bunk