Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 231 O/B 2006 vs Hurricane Boats SD 2690 OB 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 231 O/B 2006 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 50-hp advantage over the Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 231 O/B 2006's 300-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 61 gallons in the Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 231 O/B 2006. 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 FunDeck GS 231 O/B 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Hurricane Boats SD 2690 OB 2013 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 231 O/B 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 231 O/B 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Hurricane Boats SD 2690 OB 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHurricane Boats
MakeHurricane Boats
ModelFunDeck GS 231 O/B
ModelSD 2690 OB
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beam108 in. (2.74 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Detail53 in
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.35
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches53
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 - Detail3,200 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.32
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet26.33
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in. (8.03 m)
Length overall - Meters7.06
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Inches278
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 - Detail61 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail96 gal. (364 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters230.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters363.4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal61
Fuel tank capacity - Gal96
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max300 hp
Engine max350 hp (261 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeTri-Hull