Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 188 I/O 2003 vs Hurricane Boats SD 237 I/O 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 188 I/O 2003 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 60-hp advantage over the Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 188 I/O 2003's 260-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 52 gal and 51 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Hurricane Boats SD 237 I/O 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 188 I/O 2003 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Hurricane Boats SD 237 I/O 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hurricane Boats SD 237 I/O 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 188 I/O 2003 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHurricane Boats
MakeHurricane Boats
ModelFunDeck GS 188 I/O
ModelSD 237 I/O
Model Year2003
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100.5 in
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches100.5
Beam - Inches102
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (0.36 m)
Draft [max] - Detail13 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2435 lbs
Weight - Detail4,050 lbs. (1,839 kg) dry 4,414 lbs. (2,004 kg) wet
Weight - kg1104.5
Weight - kg1837.05
Weight - lbs.2435
Weight - lbs.405
Height - DetailBridge Clearance 51 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.3
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches51
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 2 in. (7.06 m)
Length overall - Meters5.74
Length overall - Meters7.06
Length overall - Inches226
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 - Detail52 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal. (193 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Engine max260 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 people10 persons
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailn/a
Trailer - Detailnot available