Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2011 vs Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2011 vs Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2006 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 2011 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2006 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2011 tips the scales at 1 021 lbs — 947 lbs more than the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2006 at 74 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 75 hp for the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2011 and 90 hp for the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2006. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2011 carries 28 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2006. 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 2006 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2011 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2006 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 Hudson DLX BT 2011 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
ModelHudson DLX SC
Model Year2011
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam84 in. (2.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches84
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inches33
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail1,021 lbs. (463 kg)
Weight - Detail740 lbs. (336 kg)
Weight - kg463.12
Weight - kg335.66
Weight - lbs.1021
Weight - lbs.74
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches232
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Engine max90 hp (67 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,287 lbs. (584 kg)
Maximum capacity1,773 lbs. (804 kg)
Maximum people6 / 827 lbs. (375 kg)
Maximum people9
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailStandard Galvanized Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight450 lbs. (204 kg)