Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Alexis 2009 vs ThunderJet Landing Craft DC 26 ft. 2013 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Alexis 2009 and the ThunderJet Landing Craft DC 26 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 25-hp advantage over the ThunderJet Landing Craft DC 26 ft. 2013's 300-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 26 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: The ThunderJet Landing Craft DC 26 ft. 2013 at 26,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The ThunderJet Alexis 2009 at 2,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
ModelAlexis
ModelLanding Craft DC 26 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]38 in
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet26
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise16°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.28
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 38 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches38
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches312
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 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 max300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacityCargo: 3,800 lbs