Matching a modified vee Hurricane Boats FDGS 202 I/O 2009 against a tri-hull Hurricane Boats SS 188 OB 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 188 OB 2013 measures 18,8 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 16,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Hurricane Boats FDGS 202 I/O 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Hurricane Boats FDGS 202 I/O 2009 tips the scales at 4 275 lbs — 976 lbs more than the Hurricane Boats SS 188 OB 2013 at 3 299 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 FDGS 202 I/O 2009 has a 70-hp advantage over the Hurricane Boats SS 188 OB 2013'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 49 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Hurricane Boats SS 188 OB 2013 is rated for 10 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 SS 188 OB 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hurricane Boats SS 188 OB 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 18,8 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.