Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2013 vs Princecraft Sportfisher 20 L4S 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2013 against a pontoon Princecraft Sportfisher 20 L4S 2007 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2013 measures 19,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 17,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Sportfisher 20 L4S 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). At 117 lbs and 158 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2013 and 90 hp for the Princecraft Sportfisher 20 L4S 2007. 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 2013 carries 27 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Princecraft Sportfisher 20 L4S 2007. 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 Sportfisher 20 L4S 2007 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Sportfisher 20 L4S 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Sportfisher 20 L4S 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2013 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
ModelSportfisher 20 L4S
Model Year2013
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in. (2.3 m)
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches96
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 - Detail1,580 lbs. (717 kg)
Weight - kg530.7
Weight - kg716.68
Weight - lbs.117
Weight - lbs.158
Width [transom] - Detail78 in. (2 m) chine
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches244
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]20 ft. 0 in. (6.1 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.10 in. (2.5 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,348 lbs. (611 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,495 lbs. (678 kg) Total: 2,097 lbs. (951 kg)
Maximum people6 / 746 lbs. (338 kg)
Maximum people11
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2