Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis 2010 vs ThunderJet V162-Eco 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The ThunderJet Alexis 2010 is a modified-V design and the ThunderJet V162-Eco 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 325 hp, the ThunderJet Alexis 2010 has a 235-hp advantage over the ThunderJet V162-Eco 2013's 90-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 Alexis 2010 carries 50 gallons versus 32 gallons in the ThunderJet V162-Eco 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The ThunderJet Alexis 2010 at 20,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The ThunderJet V162-Eco 2013 at 16,2 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 Year2010
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches86
Width [transom] - Detail72 in.
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 66 in.
Height [transom]34 in.
Height [transom]20 in.
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet16.17
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,070 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg485.34
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1070
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 31 in.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches31
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in.
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches194
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSide: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.16 in. Transom: 0.16 in.
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.7 l Vortec
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower325
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailGateway 2,600 lb. capacity galvanized single axle