Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 220 WS 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Ventura 220 WS 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 200 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 220 WS 2011 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 5 gallons in the Princecraft Ventura 220 WS 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 Ventura 220 WS 2011 is rated for 12 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 Ventura 220 WS 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 220 WS 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,2 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
ModelVentura 220 WS
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
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 - Detail2,108 lbs. (956 kg)
Weight - kg335.66
Weight - kg956.17
Weight - lbs.74
Weight - lbs.2108
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inches266
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22.17
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)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Engine max75 HP
Engine max200 hp (149 kw)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1700 lbs
Maximum capacity2,344 lbs. (1,063 kg)
Maximum people9 Persons
Maximum people12 / 1,600 lbs. (726 kg)