Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 202 O/B 2006 vs Hurricane Boats SS 201 OB 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 202 O/B 2006 vs Hurricane Boats SS 201 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 201 OB 2010 measures 20,1 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 18,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 202 O/B 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Hurricane Boats SS 201 OB 2010 tips the scales at 3 315 lbs — 890 lbs less than the Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 202 O/B 2006 at 2 425 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 200 hp for the Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 202 O/B 2006 and 200 hp for the Hurricane Boats SS 201 OB 2010. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. 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 201 OB 2010 at 20,1 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 202 O/B 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 O/B
ModelSS 201 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 - Detail51 in
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.3
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches51
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail13 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,425 lbs
Weight - Detail2,360 lbs. (1,071 kg) Wet: 3,315 lbs. (1,505 kg)
Weight - kg1099.96
Weight - kg1503.66
Weight - lbs.2425
Weight - lbs.3315
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet20.08
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in. (6.12 m)
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Inches241
Length overall - Inches241
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 typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp
Engine max200 hp (149.14 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,440 lbs
Maximum capacity1,755 lbs. (796 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum people1
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee