Matching a tri-hull Hurricane Boats FD 226 OB 2011 against a pontoon Hurricane Boats FD 236 RE OB 2009 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 226 OB 2011 at 22,2 ft versus Hurricane Boats FD 236 RE OB 2009 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Hurricane Boats FD 236 RE OB 2009 tips the scales at 3 477 lbs — 3 152 lbs less than the Hurricane Boats FD 226 OB 2011 at 325 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 250 hp, the Hurricane Boats FD 236 RE OB 2009 has a 50-hp advantage over the Hurricane Boats FD 226 OB 2011's 200-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 FD 236 RE OB 2009 carries 48 gallons versus 29 gallons in the Hurricane Boats FD 226 OB 2011. 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 FD 226 OB 2011 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Hurricane Boats FD 236 RE OB 2009 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Hurricane Boats FD 226 OB 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hurricane Boats FD 226 OB 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 22,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Hurricane Boats FD 236 RE OB 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.