Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Thunder Jet 20 Chinook Pro 2021 vs ThunderJet Landing Craft DC 24 ft. 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Thunder Jet 20 Chinook Pro 2021 vs ThunderJet Landing Craft DC 24 ft. 2013 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The ThunderJet Landing Craft DC 24 ft. 2013 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the Thunder Jet 20 Chinook Pro 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Thunder Jet 20 Chinook Pro 2021 carries 72 gallons versus 48 gallons in the ThunderJet Landing Craft DC 24 ft. 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The ThunderJet Landing Craft DC 24 ft. 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Thunder Jet 20 Chinook Pro 2021 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the ThunderJet Landing Craft DC 24 ft. 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Landing Craft DC 24 ft. 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Thunder Jet 20 Chinook Pro 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Detail24 ft
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches288
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise16°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.25
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 90 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 38 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches38
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]38 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max250 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacityCargo: 2,600 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeThunderJet
Modelnot available
ModelLanding Craft DC 24 ft
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSide: 0.19 in. Bottom: 0.25 in. Transom: 0.25 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee