Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O AE 2004 vs Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O AE 2004 vs Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2013 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 220 hp, the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O AE 2004 has a 130-hp advantage over the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2013'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 Hudson DLX BT 2013 carries 27 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O AE 2004. 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 Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O AE 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O AE 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O AE 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelFish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O AE
ModelHudson DLX BT
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in
Beam91 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches91
Draft [max] - Detail30 in
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail2245 lbs
Weight - Detail1,170 lbs. (531 kg)
Weight - kg1018.31
Weight - kg530.7
Weight - lbs.2245
Weight - lbs.117
Height - Detail43 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches43
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]32 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches228
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches35
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail78 in. (2 m) chine
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Engine max220 HP
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1300 lbs
Maximum capacity1,348 lbs. (611 kg)
Maximum people8 Persons
Maximum people6 / 746 lbs. (338 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.10 in. (2.5 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee