Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 21 ft. 2008 vs ThunderJet Landing Craft DC 24 ft. 2013: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 21 ft. 2008 and the ThunderJet Landing Craft DC 24 ft. 2013 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 Landing Craft DC 24 ft. 2013 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 21 ft. 2008 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 50 gal and 48 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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 ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 21 ft. 2008 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 ThunderJet Alexis Outboard - 21 ft. 2008 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 Outboard - 21 ft.
ModelLanding Craft DC 24 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: 38 in.
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Inches34
Height - Inches38
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail24 ft.
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches288
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise16°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2500
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]38 in.
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSide: 0.19 in. Bottom: 0.25 in. Transom: 0.25 in.
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardSuzuki
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacityCargo: 2,600 lbs.