Matching a modified vee Hurricane Boats FDGS 172 OB 2008 against a tri-hull Hurricane Boats SS 202 I/O 2013 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Hurricane Boats SS 202 I/O 2013 measures 20,1 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Hurricane Boats FDGS 172 OB 2008 at 16,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Hurricane Boats SS 202 I/O 2013 tips the scales at 3 741 lbs — 2 504 lbs less than the Hurricane Boats FDGS 172 OB 2008 at 1 237 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 270 hp, the Hurricane Boats SS 202 I/O 2013 has a 135-hp advantage over the Hurricane Boats FDGS 172 OB 2008's 135-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 SS 202 I/O 2013 carries 49 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Hurricane Boats SS 202 I/O 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Hurricane Boats FDGS 172 OB 2008 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Hurricane Boats SS 202 I/O 2013 could be the deciding factor.