Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hurricane Boats SD 2300 OB 2010 vs Hurricane Boats SD 237 I/O 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Hurricane Boats SD 2300 OB 2010 against a tri-hull Hurricane Boats SD 237 I/O 2011 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 2300 OB 2010 at 23,2 ft versus Hurricane Boats SD 237 I/O 2011 at 23,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Hurricane Boats SD 237 I/O 2011 tips the scales at 4 995 lbs — 4 950 lbs less than the Hurricane Boats SD 2300 OB 2010 at 45 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 — 300 hp for the Hurricane Boats SD 2300 OB 2010 and 320 hp for the Hurricane Boats SD 237 I/O 2011. 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 — 61 gal and 61 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 12 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Hurricane Boats SD 237 I/O 2011 and its 320-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Hurricane Boats SD 2300 OB 2010 with its 300-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeHurricane Boats
MakeHurricane Boats
ModelSD 2300 OB
ModelSD 237 I/O
Model Year201
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in. (0.36 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (0.38 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [drive up] inches15
Weight - Detail3,200 lbs. (1,453 kg) Wet: 4,500 lbs. (2,043 kg)
Weight - Detail4,995 lbs. (2,266 kg) Wet: 4,360 lbs. (1,978 kg)
Weight - kg2041.16
Weight - kg2265.69
Weight - lbs.45
Weight - lbs.4995
Length - Feet23.17
Length - Feet23.17
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 2 in. (7.06 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 2 in. (7.06 m)
Length overall - Meters7.06
Length overall - Meters7.06
Length overall - Inches278
Length overall - Inches278
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeTri-Hull
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail61 gal. (231 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail61 gal. (231 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters230.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters230.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal61
Fuel tank capacity - Gal61
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max300 hp (223.71)
Engine max320 hp (239 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs. (1,043 kg)
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs. (771 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people12