Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2004 vs Princecraft PR 1232 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2004 vs Princecraft PR 1232 2013 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 SC 2004 has a 72-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR 1232 2013'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 SC 2004 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft PR 1232 2013 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 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 PR 1232 2013 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 SC
ModelPR 1232
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in
Beam48 in. (1.21 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters1.22
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches48
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. apx
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail740 lbs
Weight - Detail90 lbs. (40 kg)
Weight - kg335.66
Weight - kg40.82
Weight - lbs.74
Weight - lbs.9
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 10 in. (3.6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Meters3.61
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inches142
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail16 in. (0.41 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet11.83
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.05 in. (1.27 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max75 HP
Engine max3 hp (2 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1700 lbs
Maximum capacity335 lbs. (151 kg)
Maximum people9 Persons
Maximum people2 / 295 lbs. (133 kg)