Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis 2010 vs ThunderJet Denali 2013 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Alexis 2010 and the ThunderJet Denali 2013 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 2010 carries a rated maximum of 325 hp. Engine data for the ThunderJet Denali 2013 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 2013 carries 48 gallons versus 5 gallons in the ThunderJet Alexis 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The ThunderJet Denali 2013 at 18,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The ThunderJet Alexis 2010 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 Year201
Model Year2013
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: 0.19 in. Transom: 0.19 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.7 l Vortec
Engine/s standardnot available
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
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model200 Optimax Sport Jet 60° direct fuel injected V-6
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 lb. capacity galvanized single axle bunk