Matching a modified vee SouthWind 200 SD 2009 against a tri-hull SouthWind 201 LX 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 — SouthWind 200 SD 2009 at 20,5 ft versus SouthWind 201 LX 2011 at 20,1 ft. At 25 lbs and 32 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the SouthWind 201 LX 2011 has a 85-hp advantage over the SouthWind 200 SD 2009's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 5 gal and 5 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The SouthWind 200 SD 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the SouthWind 201 LX 2011 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the SouthWind 200 SD 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the SouthWind 200 SD 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 20,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The SouthWind 201 LX 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.