Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2010 vs Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2010 vs Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2007 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 DLX BT 2010 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2007 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2007 tips the scales at 1 525 lbs — 504 lbs less than the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2010 at 1 021 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 175 hp, the Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2007 has a 100-hp advantage over the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2010's 75-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 2010 carries 28 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2007. 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 Super Pro 186 SE 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2010 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Super Pro 186 SE 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2010 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
ModelHudson DLX BT
ModelSuper Pro 186 SE
Model Year201
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches95
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inches46
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail1,021 lbs. (463 kg)
Weight - Detail1,525 lbs. (692 kg)
Weight - kg463.12
Weight - kg691.73
Weight - lbs.1021
Weight - lbs.1525
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2.0 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches222
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 827 lbs. (375 kg) Total: 1,287 lbs. (584 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,158 lbs. (525 kg) Total: 1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people8