Matching a pontoon Hurricane Boats FD 226 RE OB 2009 against a tri-hull Hurricane Boats SS 201 OB 2012 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 RE OB 2009 at 22,0 ft versus Hurricane Boats SS 201 OB 2012 at 20,1 ft. At 325 lbs and 337 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 200 hp for the Hurricane Boats FD 226 RE OB 2009 and 200 hp for the Hurricane Boats SS 201 OB 2012. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Hurricane Boats SS 201 OB 2012 carries 52 gallons versus 29 gallons in the Hurricane Boats FD 226 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 FD 226 RE OB 2009 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Hurricane Boats SS 201 OB 2012 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Hurricane Boats FD 226 RE OB 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hurricane Boats FD 226 RE OB 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Hurricane Boats SS 201 OB 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.