Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hurricane Boats FunDeck 226 RE Outboard 2004 vs Hurricane Boats SD 237 I/O 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Hurricane Boats FunDeck 226 RE Outboard 2004 vs Hurricane Boats SD 237 I/O 2012 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 320 hp, the Hurricane Boats SD 237 I/O 2012 has a 120-hp advantage over the Hurricane Boats FunDeck 226 RE Outboard 2004's 200-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 SD 237 I/O 2012 carries 51 gallons versus 29 gallons in the Hurricane Boats FunDeck 226 RE Outboard 2004. 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 226 RE Outboard 2004 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Hurricane Boats SD 237 I/O 2012 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Hurricane Boats FunDeck 226 RE Outboard 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hurricane Boats FunDeck 226 RE Outboard 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Hurricane Boats SD 237 I/O 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHurricane Boats
MakeHurricane Boats
ModelFunDeck 226 RE Outboard
ModelSD 237 I/O
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam90.5 in
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches90.5
Beam - Inches102
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (0.36 m)
Draft [max] - Detail10 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.25
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches1
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2107 lbs
Weight - Detail4,050 lbs. (1,839 kg) dry 4,414 lbs. (2,004 kg) wet
Weight - kg955.72
Weight - kg1837.05
Weight - lbs.2107
Weight - lbs.405
Height - DetailBridge Clearance 54 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.37
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches54
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 2 in. (7.06 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters7.06
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches278
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches15
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet23.17
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeTri-Hull
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal. (193 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Engine max200 hp
Engine max320 hp (239 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Water capacityn/a
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people13 persons
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailn/a
Trailer - Detailnot available