Matching a pontoon Hurricane Boats FD 236 RE OB 2009 against a tri-hull Hurricane Boats SS 220 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 236 RE OB 2009 at 23,0 ft versus Hurricane Boats SS 220 OB 2012 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Hurricane Boats SS 220 OB 2012 tips the scales at 4 578 lbs — 1 101 lbs less than the Hurricane Boats FD 236 RE OB 2009 at 3 477 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 — 250 hp for the Hurricane Boats FD 236 RE OB 2009 and 250 hp for the Hurricane Boats SS 220 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 FD 236 RE OB 2009 carries 48 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Hurricane Boats SS 220 OB 2012. 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 236 RE OB 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Hurricane Boats SS 220 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 236 RE OB 2009 could be the deciding factor.