Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Landing Craft 2011 vs ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2009 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Landing Craft 2011 and the ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2009 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 ThunderJet Landing Craft 2011 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the ThunderJet Landing Craft 2011 carries 48 gallons versus 8 gallons in the ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2009. 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 2009 is rated for 7 passengers, while the ThunderJet Landing Craft 2011 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Maxim Classic 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet Landing Craft 2011 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
ModelLanding Craft
ModelMaxim Classic
Model Year2011
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches108
Deadrise16°
Deadrise12° Entry: 40°
Height - DetailSides: 34 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches34
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches276
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,500 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2041.16
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.45
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail84 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]35 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSides: 0.190 in. Bottom: 0.190 in
Hull thicknessnot available
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
Engine max150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard