Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 190 I/O 2006 vs Hurricane Boats SD 217 I/O 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 190 I/O 2006 vs Hurricane Boats SD 217 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 190 I/O 2006 at 18,0 ft versus Hurricane Boats SD 217 I/O 2012 at 20,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Hurricane Boats SD 217 I/O 2012 tips the scales at 4 075 lbs — 3 717 lbs less than the Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 190 I/O 2006 at 358 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 300 hp, the Hurricane Boats SD 217 I/O 2012 has a 30-hp advantage over the Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 190 I/O 2006's 270-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 52 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 217 I/O 2012 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 190 I/O 2006 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 217 I/O 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hurricane Boats SD 217 I/O 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 20,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 190 I/O 2006 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 190 I/O
ModelSD 217 I/O
Model Year2006
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam101 in
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail50 in
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.27
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches5
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail14 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches14
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,580 lbs
Weight - Detail3,705 lbs. (1,682 kg) dry 4,075 lbs. (1,850 kg) wet
Weight - kg1623.86
Weight - kg1848.39
Weight - lbs.358
Weight - lbs.4075
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet20.83
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 10 in. (6.35 m)
Length overall - Meters5.74
Length overall - Meters6.35
Length overall - Inches226
Length overall - Inches25
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (0.38 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches15
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal. (197 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max270 hp
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,410 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1
Maximum people11
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeTri-Hull