The Hurricane Boats FD 228 RE OB 2008 vs Hurricane Boats FunDeck 226 FF 2006 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Hurricane Boats FD 228 RE OB 2008 at 22,0 ft versus Hurricane Boats FunDeck 226 FF 2006 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Hurricane Boats FD 228 RE OB 2008 tips the scales at 235 lbs — 212 lbs more than the Hurricane Boats FunDeck 226 FF 2006 at 23 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 200 hp for the Hurricane Boats FD 228 RE OB 2008 and 200 hp for the Hurricane Boats FunDeck 226 FF 2006. 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 29 gal and 29 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Hurricane Boats FD 228 RE OB 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Hurricane Boats FunDeck 226 FF 2006 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Hurricane Boats FD 228 RE OB 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hurricane Boats FD 228 RE OB 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Hurricane Boats FunDeck 226 FF 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.