Matching a modified vee Hurricane Boats SD 2200 OB 2008 against a tri-hull Hurricane Boats SS 231 OB 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 2200 OB 2008 at 22,0 ft versus Hurricane Boats SS 231 OB 2012 at 23,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Hurricane Boats SS 231 OB 2012 tips the scales at 4 265 lbs — 856 lbs less than the Hurricane Boats SD 2200 OB 2008 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Hurricane Boats SS 231 OB 2012 has a 50-hp advantage over the Hurricane Boats SD 2200 OB 2008's 250-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Hurricane Boats SS 231 OB 2012 carries 61 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Hurricane Boats SD 2200 OB 2008. 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 SS 231 OB 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Hurricane Boats SD 2200 OB 2008 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 231 OB 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hurricane Boats SS 231 OB 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Hurricane Boats SD 2200 OB 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.