Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hurricane Boats FunDeck 228 RE Outboard 2004 vs Hurricane Boats SunDeck 237 I/O 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Hurricane Boats FunDeck 228 RE Outboard 2004 vs Hurricane Boats SunDeck 237 I/O 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 320 hp, the Hurricane Boats SunDeck 237 I/O 2007 has a 120-hp advantage over the Hurricane Boats FunDeck 228 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 SunDeck 237 I/O 2007 carries 61 gallons versus 29 gallons in the Hurricane Boats FunDeck 228 RE Outboard 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 12 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Hurricane Boats SunDeck 237 I/O 2007 and its 320-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Hurricane Boats FunDeck 228 RE Outboard 2004 with its 200-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeHurricane Boats
MakeHurricane Boats
ModelFunDeck 228 RE Outboard
ModelSunDeck 237 I/O
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches91.5
Beam - Inches102
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail10 in
Draft [max] - Detail15 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.25
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Inches1
Draft [max] - Inches15
Weight - Detail2157 lbs
Weight - Detail4,360 lbs
Weight - kg978.4
Weight - kg1977.66
Weight - lbs.2157
Weight - lbs.436
Height - DetailBridge Clearance 60 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.52
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches6
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters7.06
Length overall - Inches264
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
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail61 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Liters230.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Fuel tank capacity - Gal61
Engine max200 hp
Engine max320 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Water capacityn/a
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people12 persons
Maximum people12
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailn/a
Trailer - Detailnot available