Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Resorter 160 BT 2025: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Resorter 160 BT 2025 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 35-hp advantage over the Princecraft Resorter 160 BT 2025's 40-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 6 gallons in the Princecraft Resorter 160 BT 2025. 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 Resorter 160 BT 2025 caps at 4. 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 Resorter 160 BT 2025 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
Makenot available
ModelHudson DLX SC
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.23
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches88
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 - Detailnot available
Weight - kg335.66
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.740
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Detail16.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inches192
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Displacementnot available
Displacement540.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters22.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Engine max75 HP
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower40 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1700 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9 Persons
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailerablenot available
TrailerableYes
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower