Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hurricane Boats SD 237 OB 2009 vs Hurricane Boats SD 237 OB 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Hurricane Boats SD 237 OB 2009 against a tri-hull Hurricane Boats SD 237 OB 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 237 OB 2009 at 23,0 ft versus Hurricane Boats SD 237 OB 2011 at 23,2 ft. At 45 lbs and 45 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 — 300 hp for the Hurricane Boats SD 237 OB 2009 and 300 hp for the Hurricane Boats SD 237 OB 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: The Hurricane Boats SD 237 OB 2009 and Hurricane Boats SD 237 OB 2011 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeHurricane Boats
MakeHurricane Boats
ModelSD 237 OB
ModelSD 237 OB
Model Year2009
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in. (0.36 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [drive up] inches14
Weight - Detail3,010 lbs. Wet: 4,500 lbs
Weight - Detail4,500 lbs. (2,041 kg) Wet: 3,200 lbs. (1,451 kg)
Weight - kg2041.16
Weight - kg2041.16
Weight - lbs.45
Weight - lbs.45
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet23.17
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 2 in
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
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 typeOutboard
Engine max300 hp
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs. (1,043 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people12