Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis 2013 vs ThunderJet Alexis Offshore 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee ThunderJet Alexis 2013 against a deep vee ThunderJet Alexis Offshore 2013 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — ThunderJet Alexis 2013 at 21,0 ft versus ThunderJet Alexis Offshore 2013 at 22,0 ft. At 32 lbs and 31 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 320 hp for the ThunderJet Alexis 2013 and 300 hp for the ThunderJet Alexis Offshore 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the ThunderJet Alexis Offshore 2013 carries 48 gallons versus 5 gallons in the ThunderJet Alexis 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the ThunderJet Alexis 2013 and its 320-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the ThunderJet Alexis Offshore 2013 with its 300-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
ModelAlexis
ModelAlexis Offshore
Model Year2013
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise12°
Deadrise18°
Weight - Detail3,200 lbs
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs. With 1/2 Hard Top: 2,950 lbs. With Full Hard Top: 3,100 lbs
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - lbs.32
Weight - lbs.31
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 72 in
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 84 in
Height - DetailSides: 34 in
Height - DetailSides: 40 in
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Inches34
Height - Inches4
Height [transom]34 in
Height [transom]40 in
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail21 ft
Length overall - Detail22 ft
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSides: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.25 in. Transom: 0.19 in
Hull thicknessSide: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.19 in. Transom: 0.25 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeGM
Engine makenot available
Engine model350 cid multi-port fuel injected Vortec
Engine modelnot available
Jet pumpAmerican Turbine SD309 mixed flow with split duct reverse bucket
Jet pumpnot 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 typeJet Drive
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower320 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGateway 5,300 lb. capacity galvanized tandem axle bunk
Trailer - DetailGateway 5,200 lb. capacity galvanized tandem axle bunk trailer