Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis 2012 vs ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2008: Which Modified-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the ThunderJet Alexis 2012 and the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2008 are modified-V designs, both built in aluminium, so 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 2012 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2008 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the ThunderJet Alexis 2012 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet TJ Offshore 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet Alexis 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
ModelAlexis
ModelTJ Offshore
Model Year2012
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches108
Deadrise12°
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail3,200 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.3200
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 72 in.
Width [transom] - Detail25 in.
Height - DetailSides: 34 in.
Height - DetailSides: 42 in.
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Meters1.07
Height - Inches34
Height - Inches42
Height [transom]34 in.
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail21 ft.
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches336
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.250 in. Transom: 0.190 in.
Hull thickness0.250 in.
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard350 cid multi port fuel injected GM Vortec closed cooling system
Engine/s standardnot available
Jet pumpAmerican Turbine SD309 mixed flow with split duct reverse bucket
Jet pumpnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Horsepower320
Horsepowernot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGateway 5,300 lbs. capacity galvanized tandem axle bunk
Trailer - Detailnot available