Matching a modified vee Hurricane Boats FS 223 BB 2009 against a tri-hull Hurricane Boats SS 201 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Hurricane Boats FS 223 BB 2009 at 22,0 ft versus Hurricane Boats SS 201 I/O 2013 at 20,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Hurricane Boats SS 201 I/O 2013 tips the scales at 3 741 lbs — 3 715 lbs less than the Hurricane Boats FS 223 BB 2009 at 26 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 — 250 hp for the Hurricane Boats FS 223 BB 2009 and 270 hp for the Hurricane Boats SS 201 I/O 2013. 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 FS 223 BB 2009 carries 87 gallons versus 49 gallons in the Hurricane Boats SS 201 I/O 2013. 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 SS 201 I/O 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Hurricane Boats FS 223 BB 2009 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Hurricane Boats SS 201 I/O 2013 could be the deciding factor.