Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hurricane Boats FDGS 202 I/O 2009 vs Hurricane Boats SunDeck 240 O/B 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Hurricane Boats FDGS 202 I/O 2009 vs Hurricane Boats SunDeck 240 O/B 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 SunDeck 240 O/B 2007 measures 24,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 22,0 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 — 540 lbs more than the Hurricane Boats SunDeck 240 O/B 2007 at 3 735 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 — 270 hp for the Hurricane Boats FDGS 202 I/O 2009 and 250 hp for the Hurricane Boats SunDeck 240 O/B 2007. 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 SunDeck 240 O/B 2007 carries 77 gallons versus 52 gallons in the Hurricane Boats FDGS 202 I/O 2009. 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 SunDeck 240 O/B 2007 is rated for 12 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 SunDeck 240 O/B 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hurricane Boats SunDeck 240 O/B 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 24,0 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.
General Boat Info
MakeHurricane Boats
MakeHurricane Boats
ModelFDGS 202 I/O
ModelSunDeck 240 O/B
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,571 lbs. Wet: 4,275 lbs
Weight - Detail3,735 lbs
Weight - kg1939.11
Weight - kg1694.17
Weight - lbs.4275
Weight - lbs.3735
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches241
Length overall - Inches288
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail98 in
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail14 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches14
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail77 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Liters291.48
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel tank capacity - Gal77
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max270 hp
Engine max250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs
Maximum people1
Maximum people12