When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Hurricane Boats SD 2400 OB 2010 and the Hurricane Boats SD 260 OB Single 2009 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Hurricane Boats SD 2400 OB 2010 at 24,0 ft versus Hurricane Boats SD 260 OB Single 2009 at 26,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Hurricane Boats SD 260 OB Single 2009 tips the scales at 6 996 lbs — 6 494 lbs less than the Hurricane Boats SD 2400 OB 2010 at 502 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 350 hp, the Hurricane Boats SD 260 OB Single 2009 has a 50-hp advantage over the Hurricane Boats SD 2400 OB 2010's 300-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 77 gal and 77 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Hurricane Boats SD 2400 OB 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Hurricane Boats SD 260 OB Single 2009 caps at 7. 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 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hurricane Boats SD 2400 OB 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Hurricane Boats SD 260 OB Single 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.