Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 188 O/B 2005 vs Hurricane Boats SD 2690 OB 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 188 O/B 2005 vs Hurricane Boats SD 2690 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 350 hp, the Hurricane Boats SD 2690 OB 2013 has a 150-hp advantage over the Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 188 O/B 2005'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 2690 OB 2013 carries 96 gallons versus 45 gallons in the Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 188 O/B 2005. 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 2690 OB 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 188 O/B 2005 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Hurricane Boats SD 2690 OB 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hurricane Boats SD 2690 OB 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 26,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 188 O/B 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHurricane Boats
MakeHurricane Boats
ModelFunDeck GS 188 O/B
ModelSD 2690 OB
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam101 in
Beam108 in. (2.74 m)
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches108
Draft [max] - Detail13 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,260 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1025.12
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.226
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - DetailBridge Clearance: 51 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.3
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches51
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet26.33
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in. (8.03 m)
Length overall - Meters5.74
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Inches226
Length overall - Inches316
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail96 gal. (364 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters363.4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal96
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max200 hp
Engine max350 hp (261 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,410 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeTri-Hull