Matching a modified vee Hurricane Boats SD 237 OB 2009 against a tri-hull Hurricane Boats SS 202 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 SS 202 OB 2011 at 20,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Hurricane Boats SS 202 OB 2011 tips the scales at 349 lbs — 304 lbs less than the Hurricane Boats SD 237 OB 2009 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Hurricane Boats SD 237 OB 2009 has a 100-hp advantage over the Hurricane Boats SS 202 OB 2011's 200-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 SD 237 OB 2009 carries 61 gallons versus 52 gallons in the Hurricane Boats SS 202 OB 2011. 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 237 OB 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Hurricane Boats SS 202 OB 2011 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 237 OB 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hurricane Boats SD 237 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 SS 202 OB 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.