Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Pro Series 179 SC 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Pro Series 179 SC 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 135 hp, the Princecraft Pro Series 179 SC 2010 has a 60-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 SC 2004 carries 18 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Princecraft Pro Series 179 SC 2010. 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 Series 179 SC 2010 caps at 5. 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 Series 179 SC 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHudson DLX SC
ModelPro Series 179 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year201
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] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail740 lbs
Weight - Detail1,229 lbs. (557 kg)
Weight - kg335.66
Weight - kg557.46
Weight - lbs.74
Weight - lbs.1229
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 4 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Meters5.28
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inches208
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail37 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches37
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.33
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Engine max75 HP
Engine max135 hp (101 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1700 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 670 lbs. (304 kg) Total: 1,410 lbs. (640 kg)
Maximum people9 Persons
Maximum people5