Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 232 I/O 2004 vs Hurricane Boats SD 2400 I/O 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 232 I/O 2004 vs Hurricane Boats SD 2400 I/O 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 310 hp for the Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 232 I/O 2004 and 320 hp for the Hurricane Boats SD 2400 I/O 2013. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 232 I/O 2004 carries 61 gallons versus 56 gallons in the Hurricane Boats SD 2400 I/O 2013. 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 232 I/O 2004 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Hurricane Boats SD 2400 I/O 2013 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 232 I/O 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hurricane Boats FunDeck GS 232 I/O 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Hurricane Boats SD 2400 I/O 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHurricane Boats
MakeHurricane Boats
ModelFunDeck GS 232 I/O
ModelSD 2400 I/O
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [max] - Detail14 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches14
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3010 lbs
Weight - Detail4,591 lbs. (2,084 kg) dry 4,986 lbs. (2,263 kg) wet
Weight - kg1365.31
Weight - kg2082.44
Weight - lbs.301
Weight - lbs.4591
Height - DetailBridge Clearance 50 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.27
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches5
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 8 in. (7.52 m)
Length overall - Meters7.06
Length overall - Meters7.52
Length overall - Inches278
Length overall - Inches296
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet24.67
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeTri-Hull
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail61 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters230.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal61
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Engine max310 hp
Engine max320 hp (239 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Water capacityn/a
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people12 persons
Maximum people10 (9)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailn/a
Trailer - Detailnot available