Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Fisherman 2006 vs Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Fisherman 2006 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 measures 19,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Fisherman 2006 at 14,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 tips the scales at 740 lbs - 565 lbs less than the Princecraft Fisherman 2006 at 175 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 90 hp, the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 has a 70-hp advantage over the Princecraft Fisherman 2006's 20-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
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 Fisherman 2006 caps at 4. 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 Fisherman 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelFisherman
ModelHudson DLX SC
Model Year2006
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam60 in. (1.5 m)
Beam84 in. (2.2 m)
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches60
Beam - Inches84
Depth - Detail26 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Inches26
Depth - Inches33
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail175 lbs. (79 kg)
Weight - Detail740 lbs. (336 kg)
Weight - kg79.38
Weight - kg335.66
Weight - lbs.175
Weight - lbs.740
Width [transom] - Detail51 in. (1.3 m)
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches232
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .057 in. (1.4 mm) Side: .051 in. (1.3 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max20 hp (15 kw)
Engine max90 hp (67 kw)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Operational Info
Maximum capacity820 lbs. (372 kg)
Maximum capacity1,773 lbs. (804 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people9
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptional Galvanized Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Weight198 lbs. (90 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available