Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2013 vs Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2013 against a modified vee Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP 2008 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2013 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP 2008 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP 2008 tips the scales at 1 296 lbs — 1 179 lbs less than the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2013 at 117 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP 2008 has a 25-hp advantage over the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2013's 90-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 Super Pro 176 FnP 2008 carries 35 gallons versus 27 gallons in the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2013. 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 Super Pro 176 FnP 2008 is rated for 7 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 Super Pro 176 FnP 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 17,0 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
ModelSuper Pro 176 FnP
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in. (2.3 m)
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches92
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Detail40 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimeters101.6
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inches4
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches3
Weight - Detail1,170 lbs. (531 kg)
Weight - Detail1,296 lbs. (588 kg)
Weight - kg530.7
Weight - kg587.86
Weight - lbs.117
Weight - lbs.1296
Width [transom] - Detail78 in. (2 m) chine
Width [transom] - Detail65 in. (1.9 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches209
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.10 in. (2.5 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,348 lbs. (611 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 907 lbs. (411 kg) Total: 1,647 lbs. (747 kg)
Maximum people6 / 746 lbs. (338 kg)
Maximum people7