Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 2006 vs Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 2006 vs Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2008 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 220V LPW I/O 2006 at 22,0 ft versus Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2008 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 2006 tips the scales at 3 534 lbs - 2 794 lbs more than the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2008 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 2006 has a 210-hp advantage over the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2008's 90-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 2006 carries 50 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2008. 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 220V LPW I/O 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2008 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 220V LPW I/O 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2008 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
Model220V LPW I/O
ModelHudson DLX SC
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.6 m)
Beam84 in. (2.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches84
Depth - Detail39 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters99.06
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Inches39
Depth - Inches33
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail3,534 lbs. (1,603 kg)
Weight - Detail740 lbs. (336 kg)
Weight - kg1602.99
Weight - kg335.66
Weight - lbs.3534
Weight - lbs.740
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Height [transom]39 in. (1.0 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters6.7
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches232
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 m) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max300 hp (224 kw)
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,725 lbs. (782 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,171 lbs. (531 kg) Total: 1,773 lbs. (804 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people9