Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis 2009 vs ThunderJet Landing Craft DC 20 ft. 2013 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Alexis 2009 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 325 hp, the ThunderJet Alexis 2009 has a 100-hp advantage over the ThunderJet Landing Craft DC 20 ft. 2013's 225-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 DC 20 ft. 2013 carries 48 gallons versus 5 gallons in the ThunderJet Alexis 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the ThunderJet Alexis 2009 and its 325-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the ThunderJet Landing Craft DC 20 ft. 2013 with its 225-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
ModelAlexis
ModelLanding Craft DC 20 ft
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 90 in
Height [transom]34 in
Height [transom]34 in
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet2
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise16°
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
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches24
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSides: 0.19 in. Bottom: 0.19 in. Transom: 0.25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.7 l Vortec
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 - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower325
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacityCargo: 1,500 lbs