Matching a tri-hull SouthWind 201 FS 2011 against a modified vee SouthWind 2400 SD 2010 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The SouthWind 2400 SD 2010 measures 25,5 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 5,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the SouthWind 201 FS 2011 at 20,1 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the SouthWind 2400 SD 2010 tips the scales at 3 722 lbs — 3 690 lbs less than the SouthWind 201 FS 2011 at 32 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 200 hp for the SouthWind 201 FS 2011 and 200 hp for the SouthWind 2400 SD 2010. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the SouthWind 2400 SD 2010 carries 77 gallons versus 5 gallons in the SouthWind 201 FS 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 SouthWind 2400 SD 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the SouthWind 201 FS 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 2400 SD 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the SouthWind 2400 SD 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 25,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The SouthWind 201 FS 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.