Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O 2005 vs Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O 2005 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O 2005 at 18,0 ft versus Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 at 19,0 ft. At 2 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 220 hp, the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O 2005 has a 130-hp advantage over the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005'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 SC 2005 carries 18 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O 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 Hudson DLX SC 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O 2005 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Fish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelFish n' Promenade SP 186 FNP I/O
ModelHudson DLX SC
Model Year2005
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in. (2.4 m)
Beam84 in. (2.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches84
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.1 m)
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Inches43
Depth - Inches33
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Weight - Detail740 lbs. (336 kg)
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - kg335.66
Weight - lbs.2
Weight - lbs.74
Width [transom] - Detail76 in. (1.9 m)
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Height [transom]32 in. (0.8 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters5.6
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches232
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. Built-in (227 l) (Specifications based on boat equipped with 4.3 l engine)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max220 hp (164 kw)
Engine max90 hp (67 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (589 kg)
Maximum capacity1,773 lbs. (804 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people9