Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 200 2005 vs Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 200 2005 vs Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2006 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Princecraft 200 2005 at 20,0 ft versus Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2006 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 200 2005 tips the scales at 1 524 lbs - 784 lbs more than the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2006 at 740 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 2006 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Princecraft 200 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2006 carries 18 gallons versus 12 gallons in the Princecraft 200 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 200 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2006 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 200 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 200 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2006 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
Model200
ModelHudson DLX SC
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam84 in. (2.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches84
Weight - Detail1,524 lbs. (691 kg)
Weight - Detail740 lbs. (336 kg)
Weight - kg691.27
Weight - kg335.66
Weight - lbs.1524
Weight - lbs.740
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
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)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard70 hp (52 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable: Optional (Permanent): 12 gal. (45 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacity1,773 lbs. (804 kg)
Maximum people10 Persons
Maximum people9
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailStandard Galvanized Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight450 lbs. (204 kg)