The Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 172 O/B 2006 vs Hurricane Boats SD 187 OB 2013 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 172 O/B 2006 at 16,0 ft versus Hurricane Boats SD 187 OB 2013 at 18,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Hurricane Boats SD 187 OB 2013 tips the scales at 3 299 lbs — 2 062 lbs less than the Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 172 O/B 2006 at 1 237 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 200 hp, the Hurricane Boats SD 187 OB 2013 has a 65-hp advantage over the Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 172 O/B 2006's 135-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 187 OB 2013 carries 49 gallons versus 26 gallons in the Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 172 O/B 2006. 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 SD 187 OB 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 172 O/B 2006 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 SD 187 OB 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hurricane Boats SD 187 OB 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 18,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 172 O/B 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.