Matching a modified vee Hurricane Boats FDGS 202 OB 2008 against a tri-hull Hurricane Boats SD 187 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 SD 187 I/O 2013 measures 18,8 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 16,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Hurricane Boats FDGS 202 OB 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Hurricane Boats SD 187 I/O 2013 tips the scales at 3 816 lbs — 1 391 lbs less than the Hurricane Boats FDGS 202 OB 2008 at 2 425 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 SD 187 I/O 2013 has a 70-hp advantage over the Hurricane Boats FDGS 202 OB 2008'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 SD 187 I/O 2013 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Hurricane Boats FDGS 202 OB 2008 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 187 I/O 2013 could be the deciding factor.