Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hurricane Boats FDGS 201 OB Special 2009 vs Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 202 I/O 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Hurricane Boats FDGS 201 OB Special 2009 vs Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 202 I/O 2007 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Hurricane Boats FDGS 201 OB Special 2009 measures 20,1 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 18,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 202 I/O 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 202 I/O 2007 tips the scales at 3 745 lbs — 320 lbs less than the Hurricane Boats FDGS 201 OB Special 2009 at 3 425 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 FunDeck GS 202 I/O 2007 has a 70-hp advantage over the Hurricane Boats FDGS 201 OB Special 2009's 200-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 52 gal and 52 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 1 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.
Bottom line: The Hurricane Boats FDGS 201 OB Special 2009 at 20,1 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 202 I/O 2007 at 2,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeHurricane Boats
MakeHurricane Boats
ModelFDGS 201 OB Special
ModelFunDeck GS 202 I/O
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,360 lbs. Wet: 3,425 lbs
Weight - Detail3,745 lbs
Weight - kg1553.55
Weight - kg1698.7
Weight - lbs.3425
Weight - lbs.3745
Length - Feet20.08
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail20.08 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Inches240.96
Length overall - Inches241
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail50 in
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.27
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches5
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail14 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches14
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard115 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max200 hp
Engine max270 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,410 lbs
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs
Maximum people1
Maximum people1