Matching a pontoon Hurricane Boats FD 198 RE OB 2009 against a tri-hull Hurricane Boats SS 201 OB 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Hurricane Boats FD 198 RE OB 2009 at 19,0 ft versus Hurricane Boats SS 201 OB 2013 at 20,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Hurricane Boats SS 201 OB 2013 tips the scales at 3 351 lbs — 224 lbs less than the Hurricane Boats FD 198 RE OB 2009 at 3 127 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Hurricane Boats SS 201 OB 2013 has a 50-hp advantage over the Hurricane Boats FD 198 RE OB 2009's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Hurricane Boats SS 201 OB 2013 carries 49 gallons versus 29 gallons in the Hurricane Boats FD 198 RE OB 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 Hurricane Boats SS 201 OB 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Hurricane Boats FD 198 RE OB 2009 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Hurricane Boats SS 201 OB 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hurricane Boats SS 201 OB 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 20,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Hurricane Boats FD 198 RE OB 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.