Matching a modified vee Hurricane Boats SD 2000 OB 2010 against a tri-hull Hurricane Boats SS 201 I/O 2012 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Hurricane Boats SD 2000 OB 2010 at 20,3 ft versus Hurricane Boats SS 201 I/O 2012 at 20,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Hurricane Boats SD 2000 OB 2010 tips the scales at 4 232 lbs — 3 856 lbs more than the Hurricane Boats SS 201 I/O 2012 at 376 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 270 hp, the Hurricane Boats SS 201 I/O 2012 has a 45-hp advantage over the Hurricane Boats SD 2000 OB 2010's 225-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 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Hurricane Boats SS 201 I/O 2012 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 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hurricane Boats SD 2000 OB 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 20,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Hurricane Boats SS 201 I/O 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.