Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2007 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 Starfish DLX SC 2007's 40-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 Starfish DLX SC 2007 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 Starfish DLX SC 2007 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
ModelStarfish DLX SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches73
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. apx
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail740 lbs
Weight - Detail510 lbs. (231 kg)
Weight - kg335.66
Weight - kg231.33
Weight - lbs.74
Weight - lbs.51
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inches192
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches29
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) Side: 0.064 in. (1.6 mm)
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 max40 hp (30 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1700 lbs
Maximum capacityPerson: 899 lbs. (408 kg) Total: 1,317 lbs. (597 kg)
Maximum people9 Persons
Maximum people7