Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 202 I/O 2006 vs Hurricane Boats SS 211 OB 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 202 I/O 2006 vs Hurricane Boats SS 211 OB 2010 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Hurricane Boats SS 211 OB 2010 measures 20,8 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 18,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 202 I/O 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Hurricane Boats SS 211 OB 2010 tips the scales at 4 225 lbs — 480 lbs less than the Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 202 I/O 2006 at 3 745 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 270 hp, the Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 202 I/O 2006 has a 45-hp advantage over the Hurricane Boats SS 211 OB 2010's 225-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.
Both boats are rated for 1 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: The Hurricane Boats SS 211 OB 2010 at 20,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 202 I/O 2006 at 2,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeHurricane Boats
MakeHurricane Boats
ModelFunDeck GS 202 I/O
ModelSS 211 OB
Model Year2006
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
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 - Detail3,745 lbs
Weight - Detail2,990 lbs. (1,357 kg) Wet: 4,225 lbs. (1,918 kg)
Weight - kg1698.7
Weight - kg1916.43
Weight - lbs.3745
Weight - lbs.4225
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet20.83
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 10 in. (6.31 m)
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Meters6.35
Length overall - Inches241
Length overall - Inches25
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in. (0.36 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches14
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 typeOutboard
Engine max270 hp
Engine max225 hp (167.78 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs
Maximum capacity2,210 lbs. (1,002 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum people1
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee