Matching a tri-hull Hurricane Boats SD 2400 OB 2012 against a modified vee Hurricane Boats SD 260 OB Single 2009 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 2400 OB 2012 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 — 1 978 lbs less than the Hurricane Boats SD 2400 OB 2012 at 5 018 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 2012'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 2012 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hurricane Boats SD 2400 OB 2012 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.