Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson 190 BT 2025 vs Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson 190 BT 2025 vs Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2009 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 Hudson 190 BT 2025 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2009 at 19,0 ft. At 1 170 lbs and 1 083 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 Hudson DLX SC 2009 has a 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft Hudson 190 BT 2025's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 25 gal and 28 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Hudson 190 BT 2025 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Hudson 190 BT 2025 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail19.00 ft
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches228
Beam9.10 ft
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.77
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Inches109
Beam - Inches87
Displacement1170.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
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] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,083 lbs. (491 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg491.24
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1083
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower90 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Operational Info
TrailerableYes
Trailerablenot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacityPerson: 827 lbs. (375 kg) Total: 1,567 lbs. (711 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakePrincecraft
Modelnot available
ModelHudson DLX SC
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee