Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2011 vs Princecraft Platinum SP 220 AE 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2011 vs Princecraft Platinum SP 220 AE 2004 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 AE 2004 has a 150-hp advantage over the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2011'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 2011 carries 28 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 AE 2004. 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 Platinum SP 220 AE 2004 is rated for 10 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 Platinum SP 220 AE 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Platinum SP 220 AE 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 0,0 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
ModelPlatinum SP 220 AE
Model Year2011
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam100 in
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches1
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail1,021 lbs. (463 kg)
Weight - Detail1886 lbs
Weight - kg463.12
Weight - kg855.47
Weight - lbs.1021
Weight - lbs.1886
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feet19
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches264
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail50 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.27
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Engine max225 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,287 lbs. (584 kg)
Maximum capacity2150 lbs
Maximum people6 / 827 lbs. (375 kg)
Maximum people10 Persons