Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Aladdin 2010 vs ThunderJet Landing Craft DC 20 ft. 2013 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Aladdin 2010 and the ThunderJet Landing Craft DC 20 ft. 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 Landing Craft DC 20 ft. 2013 tops out at 225 hp. Engine specs for the ThunderJet Aladdin 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the ThunderJet Landing Craft DC 20 ft. 2013 carries 48 gallons versus 32 gallons in the ThunderJet Aladdin 2010. 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 20 ft. 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the ThunderJet Aladdin 2010 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the ThunderJet Landing Craft DC 20 ft. 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Landing Craft DC 20 ft. 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet Aladdin 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
ModelAladdin
ModelLanding Craft DC 20 ft
Model Year201
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise12°
Deadrise16°
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 90 in
Height [transom]29 in
Height [transom]34 in
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches24
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,200 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.22
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 34 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches34
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.16 in. Sides: 0.1 in
Hull thicknessSides: 0.19 in. Bottom: 0.19 in. Transom: 0.25 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacityCargo: 1,500 lbs