Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 20 L 2004 vs Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 20 L 2004 vs Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 measures 19,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 17,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft 20 L 2004 at 2,0 feet (2004). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 20 L 2004 tips the scales at 1 734 lbs — 1 660 lbs more than the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 at 74 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 Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 20 L 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft 20 L 2004 carries 34 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005. 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 Princecraft 20 L 2004 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 20 L 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 20 L 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
Model20 L
ModelHudson DLX SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in
Beam84 in. (2.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches84
Weight - Detail1,734 lbs
Weight - Detail740 lbs. (336 kg)
Weight - kg786.53
Weight - kg335.66
Weight - lbs.1734
Weight - lbs.74
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches232
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches33
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches27
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.9
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard90 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,750 lbs
Maximum capacity1,773 lbs. (804 kg)
Maximum people13
Maximum people9
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)