Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis Classic - 21 ft. 2008 vs ThunderJet Landing Craft CC 22 ft. 2013 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Alexis Classic - 21 ft. 2008 and the ThunderJet Landing Craft CC 22 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 500 hp, the ThunderJet Alexis Classic - 21 ft. 2008 has a 250-hp advantage over the ThunderJet Landing Craft CC 22 ft. 2013's 250-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 Landing Craft CC 22 ft. 2013 carries 48 gallons versus 8 gallons in the ThunderJet Alexis Classic - 21 ft. 2008. 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 Alexis Classic - 21 ft. 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the ThunderJet Landing Craft CC 22 ft. 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the ThunderJet Alexis Classic - 21 ft. 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Alexis Classic - 21 ft. 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet Landing Craft CC 22 ft. 2013 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 Classic - 21 ft
ModelLanding Craft CC 22 ft
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Width [transom] - Detail34 in
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 90 in
Height - DetailSides: 34 in
Height - DetailSides: 34 in
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inches34
Height - Inches34
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches264
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise16°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,300 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1043.26
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.23
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]34 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.190 in
Hull thicknessSides: 0.19 in. Bottom: 0.19 in. Transom: 0.25 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardPort fuel injected 350; 325 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
ImpellerTurbo
Impellernot available
Jet pumpHamilton 212
Jet pumpnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max500 hp
Engine max250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs
Maximum capacityCargo: 1,900 lbs
Maximum people8 / 1,750 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available