Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC 2005 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 200 hp, the Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC 2005 has a 125-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 6 gallons in the Princecraft Tournament SP 198 SC 2005. 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 Tournament SP 198 SC 2005 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 Tournament SP 198 SC 2005 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
ModelTournament SP 198 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches97
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 - Detail1,560 lbs. (708 kg)
Weight - kg335.66
Weight - kg707.6
Weight - lbs.74
Weight - lbs.156
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inches233
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail38 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches38
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. Built-in (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Engine max75 HP
Engine max200 hp (149 kw)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1700 lbs
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people9 Persons
Maximum people7