Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Vacanza 250 I/O 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Vacanza 250 I/O 2011 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 300 hp, the Princecraft Vacanza 250 I/O 2011 has a 225-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 5 gallons in the Princecraft Vacanza 250 I/O 2011. 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 Vacanza 250 I/O 2011 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2004 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vacanza 250 I/O 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vacanza 250 I/O 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHudson DLX SC
ModelVacanza 250 I/O
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in
Beam102 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. apx
Draft [max] - Detail35 in . (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail740 lbs
Weight - Detail4,022 lbs. (1,824 kg)
Weight - kg335.66
Weight - kg1824.35
Weight - lbs.74
Weight - lbs.4022
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]39 in. (1 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. (7.6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inches3
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail39 in. (1 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters99.06
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches39
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet25
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l) based on deck boat equipped with 4.3 l
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Engine max75 HP
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1700 lbs
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum people9 Persons
Maximum people14 / 2,000 lbs. (907 kg)