Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis 2009 vs ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee ThunderJet Alexis 2009 against a deep vee ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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 350 hp, the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2012 has a 25-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 2012 carries 16 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 TJ Offshore 2012 at 26,0 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
ModelAlexis
ModelTJ Offshore
Model Year2009
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches108
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 90 in
Height [transom]34 in
Height [transom]42 in
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet26
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseStern: 18° Bow: 55°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,800 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2177.24
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.48
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 42 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.07
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches42
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches312
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 - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower325
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max350 hp