Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 176 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Pro 176 2006 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 150 hp, the Princecraft Pro 176 2006 has a 75-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 Pro 176 2006 carries 35 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 Pro 176 2006 caps at 7. 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 Pro 176 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHudson DLX SC
ModelPro 176
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches92
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. apx
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches3
Weight - Detail740 lbs
Weight - Detail1,305 lbs. (592 kg)
Weight - kg335.66
Weight - kg591.94
Weight - lbs.74
Weight - lbs.1305
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inches209
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail40 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters101.6
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches4
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail75 in. (1.9 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.3
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Engine max75 HP
Engine max150 hp (112 kw)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1700 lbs
Maximum capacity1,643 lbs. (745 kg)
Maximum people9 Persons
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailStandard Painted Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight503 lbs. (228 kg)