Matching a modified vee Hurricane Boats SD 217 OB 2009 against a tri-hull Hurricane Boats SS 202 I/O 2013 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 202 I/O 2013 measures 20,1 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 18,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Hurricane Boats SD 217 OB 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Hurricane Boats SS 202 I/O 2013 tips the scales at 3 741 lbs — 3 348 lbs less than the Hurricane Boats SD 217 OB 2009 at 393 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 202 I/O 2013 has a 45-hp advantage over the Hurricane Boats SD 217 OB 2009'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 — 52 gal and 49 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Hurricane Boats SS 202 I/O 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Hurricane Boats SD 217 OB 2009 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 SS 202 I/O 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hurricane Boats SS 202 I/O 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 20,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Hurricane Boats SD 217 OB 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.