Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hurricane Boats SD 1900 OB 2010 vs Hurricane Boats SunDeck 217 O/B 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Hurricane Boats SD 1900 OB 2010 vs Hurricane Boats SunDeck 217 O/B 2007 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 SD 1900 OB 2010 measures 18,8 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 16,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Hurricane Boats SunDeck 217 O/B 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Hurricane Boats SD 1900 OB 2010 tips the scales at 3 325 lbs — 3 062 lbs more than the Hurricane Boats SunDeck 217 O/B 2007 at 263 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 225 hp, the Hurricane Boats SunDeck 217 O/B 2007 has a 25-hp advantage over the Hurricane Boats SD 1900 OB 2010's 200-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 SunDeck 217 O/B 2007 carries 52 gallons versus 45 gallons in the Hurricane Boats SD 1900 OB 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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 SD 1900 OB 2010 at 18,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Hurricane Boats SunDeck 217 O/B 2007 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
ModelSD 1900 OB
ModelSunDeck 217 O/B
Model Year201
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam101 in. (2.57 m)
Beam102 in
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches102
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in. (0.33 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,260 lbs. (1,026 kg) Wet: 3,325 lbs. (1,510 kg)
Weight - Detail2,630 lbs
Weight - kg1508.19
Weight - kg1192.95
Weight - lbs.3325
Weight - lbs.263
Length - Feet18.83
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 10 in. (5.7 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters5.74
Length overall - Meters6.35
Length overall - Inches226
Length overall - Inches25
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail54 in
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.37
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches54
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail14 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches14
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (171 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp (149.14 kW)
Engine max225 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,579 lbs. (716 kg)
Maximum capacity1,440 lbs
Maximum people1
Maximum people1