Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2013 vs Princecraft J1043 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2013 vs Princecraft J1043 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 90 hp, the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2013 has a 87-hp advantage over the Princecraft J1043 2004's 3-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft J1043 2004 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2013 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 J1043 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHudson DLX BT
ModelJ1043
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in. (2.3 m)
Beam43 in
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters1.09
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches43
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,170 lbs. (531 kg)
Weight - Detail100 lbs
Weight - kg530.7
Weight - kg45.36
Weight - lbs.117
Weight - lbs.1
Width [transom] - Detail78 in. (2 m) chine
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet19
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail10 ft
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters3.05
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches12
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.10 in. (2.5 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Engine max3 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,348 lbs. (611 kg)
Maximum capacity325 lbs
Maximum people6 / 746 lbs. (338 kg)
Maximum people2 Persons