Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2011 vs Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2011 vs Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 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 135 hp, the Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004 has a 60-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 Pro 179 DX SC 2004 carries 35 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2011. 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 BT 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 179 DX SC 2004 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 BT 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2011 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 Pro 179 DX SC 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHudson DLX BT
ModelPro 179 DX SC
Model Year2011
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam92 in
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches92
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] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail1,021 lbs. (463 kg)
Weight - Detail1200 lbs
Weight - kg463.12
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - lbs.1021
Weight - lbs.12
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet19
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches214
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail36 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches36
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 - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Engine max135 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,287 lbs. (584 kg)
Maximum capacity1280 lbs
Maximum people6 / 827 lbs. (375 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons