Matching a modified vee Hurricane Boats SD 2000 OB 2008 against a tri-hull Hurricane Boats SS 201 OB 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Hurricane Boats SS 201 OB 2011 measures 20,1 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 18,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Hurricane Boats SD 2000 OB 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Hurricane Boats SS 201 OB 2011 tips the scales at 3 315 lbs — 199 lbs less than the Hurricane Boats SD 2000 OB 2008 at 3 116 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 SD 2000 OB 2008 has a 25-hp advantage over the Hurricane Boats SS 201 OB 2011's 200-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 51 gal and 52 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Hurricane Boats SD 2000 OB 2008 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Hurricane Boats SS 201 OB 2011 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Hurricane Boats SD 2000 OB 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hurricane Boats SD 2000 OB 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Hurricane Boats SS 201 OB 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.