Matching a tri-hull Hurricane Boats SD 2200 I/O 2012 against a modified vee Hurricane Boats SD 2400 OB 2009 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 2200 I/O 2012 at 22,7 ft versus Hurricane Boats SD 2400 OB 2009 at 23,0 ft. At 456 lbs and 502 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 320 hp for the Hurricane Boats SD 2200 I/O 2012 and 300 hp for the Hurricane Boats SD 2400 OB 2009. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Hurricane Boats SD 2400 OB 2009 carries 77 gallons versus 51 gallons in the Hurricane Boats SD 2200 I/O 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Hurricane Boats SD 2400 OB 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Hurricane Boats SD 2200 I/O 2012 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Hurricane Boats SD 2400 OB 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hurricane Boats SD 2400 OB 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Hurricane Boats SD 2200 I/O 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.