Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 24 LP 2006 vs Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 24 LP 2006 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft 24 LP 2006 measures 24,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2006 at 19,0 feet (2006). At 22 lbs and 74 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 115 hp, the Princecraft 24 LP 2006 has a 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2006'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 24 LP 2006 carries 33 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2006. 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 24 LP 2006 is rated for 14 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 24 LP 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 24 LP 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 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
Model24 LP
ModelHudson DLX SC
Model Year2006
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam84 in. (2.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches84
Weight - Detail2,200 lbs. (998 kg)
Weight - Detail740 lbs. (336 kg)
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - kg335.66
Weight - lbs.22
Weight - lbs.74
Length [deck]24 ft. 3 in. (7.4 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters7.4
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in. (7.4 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Inches292
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 diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge.080 in. (2.0 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp (86 kw)
Engine max90 hp (67 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,633 lbs. (1,194 kg)
Maximum capacity1,773 lbs. (804 kg)
Maximum people14
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)