Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2004 vs Princecraft PR 1440M 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2004 vs Princecraft PR 1440M 2011 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 55-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR 1440M 2011's 20-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 1440M 2011 caps at 3. 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 1440M 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHudson DLX SC
ModelPR 1440M
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in
Beam59 in. (1.49 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters1.5
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches59
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 - Detail205 lbs. (92 kg)
Weight - kg335.66
Weight - kg92.99
Weight - lbs.74
Weight - lbs.205
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. (4.27 m)
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inches168
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailSide: 19 in. (0.48 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters48.26
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches19
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail40 in. (1.01 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.064 in. (1.63 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 max20 hp (15 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1700 lbs
Maximum capacity780 lbs. (354 kg)
Maximum people9 Persons
Maximum people3 / 455 lbs. (206 kg)