Matching a modified vee Hurricane Boats FDGS 202 I/O 2009 against a tri-hull Hurricane Boats SD 2000 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Hurricane Boats SD 2000 OB 2012 measures 20,3 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 18,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Hurricane Boats FDGS 202 I/O 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). At 4 275 lbs and 4 239 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 270 hp, the Hurricane Boats FDGS 202 I/O 2009 has a 45-hp advantage over the Hurricane Boats SD 2000 OB 2012's 225-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 51 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Hurricane Boats SD 2000 OB 2012 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Hurricane Boats FDGS 202 I/O 2009 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 SD 2000 OB 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hurricane Boats SD 2000 OB 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 20,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Hurricane Boats FDGS 202 I/O 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.