Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2010 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 115 hp, the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2010 has a 40-hp advantage over the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2004'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 Hudson DLX WS 2010 carries 28 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2004. 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 SC 2004 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2010 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2010 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 SC
ModelHudson DLX WS
Model Year2004
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches87
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. apx
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail740 lbs
Weight - Detail1,133 lbs. (514 kg)
Weight - kg335.66
Weight - kg513.92
Weight - lbs.74
Weight - lbs.1133
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inches228
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches33
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 m) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Engine max75 HP
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1700 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 827 lbs. (375 kg) Total: 1,567 lbs. (711 kg)
Maximum people9 Persons
Maximum people6