Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis 2009 vs ThunderJet TJ Offshore 30 ft. 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The ThunderJet Alexis 2009 is a modified-V design and the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 30 ft. 2013 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 500 hp, the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 30 ft. 2013 has a 175-hp advantage over the ThunderJet Alexis 2009's 325-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 30 ft. 2013 carries 160 gallons versus 50 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 TJ Offshore 30 ft. 2013 at 30,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The ThunderJet Alexis 2009 at 20,0 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
ModelAlexis
ModelTJ Offshore 30 ft.
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches120
Width [transom] - Detail72 in.
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 8 ft. 6 in.
Height [transom]34 in.
Height [transom]42 in.
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet30
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseStern: 18° Bow: 55°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail7,200 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3265.86
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.7200
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 42 in.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.07
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches42
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail30 ft.
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches360
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSides: 0.16 in. Bottom: 0.25 in. Transom: 0.25 in.
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.7 l Vortec
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Gal160
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower325
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max500 hp
Operational Info
Headroomnot available
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 3 in.