Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2012 vs Princecraft Pro 162 BT 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2012 vs Princecraft Pro 162 BT 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 75 hp, the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2012 has a 35-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 162 BT 2004's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2012 and its 75-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Pro 162 BT 2004 with its 40-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHudson DLX BT
ModelPro 162 BT
Model Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam73 in
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches73
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] - Detail17 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail1,021 lbs. (463 kg)
Weight - Detail579 lbs
Weight - kg463.12
Weight - kg262.63
Weight - lbs.1021
Weight - lbs.579
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 - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches192
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail29 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches29
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 typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Engine max40 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,287 lbs. (584 kg)
Maximum capacity1200 lbs
Maximum people6 / 827 lbs. (375 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons