Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hurricane Boats FS 193 CC 2009 vs Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 231 O/B 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Hurricane Boats FS 193 CC 2009 vs Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 231 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 FunDeck GS 231 O/B 2007 measures 23,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Hurricane Boats FS 193 CC 2009 at 19,0 feet (2009). At 2 lbs and 32 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 300 hp, the Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 231 O/B 2007 has a 150-hp advantage over the Hurricane Boats FS 193 CC 2009's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Hurricane Boats FS 193 CC 2009 carries 72 gallons versus 61 gallons in the Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 231 O/B 2007. 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 FunDeck GS 231 O/B 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Hurricane Boats FS 193 CC 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 231 O/B 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 231 O/B 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Hurricane Boats FS 193 CC 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHurricane Boats
MakeHurricane Boats
ModelFS 193 CC
ModelFunDeck GS 231 O/B
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches97
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 - Detail1,905 lbs. Wet: 2,000 lbs
Weight - Detail3,200 lbs
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - lbs.2
Weight - lbs.32
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters7.06
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches278
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail53 in
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.35
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches53
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 - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail72 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail61 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters230.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal61
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity820 lbs
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum people6
Maximum people12