When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Hurricane Boats FDGS 172 OB 2008 and the Hurricane Boats FS 193 CC 2009 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Hurricane Boats FDGS 172 OB 2008 at 16,0 ft versus Hurricane Boats FS 193 CC 2009 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Hurricane Boats FDGS 172 OB 2008 tips the scales at 1 237 lbs — 1 235 lbs more than the Hurricane Boats FS 193 CC 2009 at 2 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 — 135 hp for the Hurricane Boats FDGS 172 OB 2008 and 150 hp for the Hurricane Boats FS 193 CC 2009. 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 FS 193 CC 2009 carries 72 gallons versus 26 gallons in the Hurricane Boats FDGS 172 OB 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.