Matching a tri-hull Hurricane Boats FD 226 OB 2013 against a pontoon Hurricane Boats FD 238 RE3 OB 2008 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 2013 at 22,2 ft versus Hurricane Boats FD 238 RE3 OB 2008 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Hurricane Boats FD 238 RE3 OB 2008 tips the scales at 3 275 lbs — 119 lbs less than the Hurricane Boats FD 226 OB 2013 at 3 156 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 238 RE3 OB 2008 has a 50-hp advantage over the Hurricane Boats FD 226 OB 2013'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 238 RE3 OB 2008 carries 52 gallons versus 27 gallons in the Hurricane Boats FD 226 OB 2013. 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 2013 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Hurricane Boats FD 238 RE3 OB 2008 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 2013 could be the deciding factor.