When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Hurricane Boats SD 260 OB Single 2008 and the Hurricane Boats SD 2600 I/O 2008 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 260 OB Single 2008 at 26,0 ft versus Hurricane Boats SD 2600 I/O 2008 at 26,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Hurricane Boats SD 2600 I/O 2008 tips the scales at 5 286 lbs — 4 861 lbs less than the Hurricane Boats SD 260 OB Single 2008 at 425 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 2008 has a 30-hp advantage over the Hurricane Boats SD 2600 I/O 2008's 320-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.

Both boats are rated for 14 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.