Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Landing Craft CC 26 ft. 2013 vs ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 24 ft. 2008 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Landing Craft CC 26 ft. 2013 and the ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 24 ft. 2008 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 525 hp, the ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 24 ft. 2008 has a 225-hp advantage over the ThunderJet Landing Craft CC 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 CC 26 ft. 2013 carries 48 gallons versus 8 gallons in the ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 24 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 Maxim Classic - 24 ft. 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the ThunderJet Landing Craft CC 26 ft. 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 24 ft. 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 24 ft. 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet Landing Craft CC 26 ft. 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
ModelLanding Craft CC 26 ft
ModelMaxim Classic - 24 ft
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches108
Deadrise16°
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.28
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 90 in
Width [transom] - Detail35 in
Height - DetailSides: 38 in
Height - DetailSides: 35 in
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Inches38
Height - Inches35
Height [transom]38 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail26 ft
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSides: 0.19 in. Bottom: 0.25 in. Transom: 0.25 in
Hull thickness0.250 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine max300 hp
Engine max525 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard496 port fuel injected; 375 hp
Impellernot available
ImpellerTurbo
Jet pumpnot available
Jet pumpHamilton 212
Operational Info
Maximum capacityCargo: 3,800 lbs
Maximum capacity3,970 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people10 / 2,500 lbs