The Hurricane Boats SD 217 OB 2013 vs Hurricane Boats SunDeck 220 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Hurricane Boats SD 217 OB 2013 at 20,8 ft versus Hurricane Boats SunDeck 220 O/B 2007 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Hurricane Boats SD 217 OB 2013 tips the scales at 3 747 lbs — 338 lbs more than the Hurricane Boats SunDeck 220 O/B 2007 at 3 409 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 225 hp for the Hurricane Boats SD 217 OB 2013 and 225 hp for the Hurricane Boats SunDeck 220 O/B 2007. 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 5 gal and 6 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 217 OB 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Hurricane Boats SunDeck 220 O/B 2007 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 217 OB 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hurricane Boats SD 217 OB 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 20,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Hurricane Boats SunDeck 220 O/B 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.