Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles 25 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2004 vs Princecraft Versailles 25 2012 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 135 hp, the Princecraft Versailles 25 2012 has a 60-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 Versailles 25 2012 carries 31 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2004. 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 Versailles 25 2012 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 Versailles 25 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles 25 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 25,8 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
ModelVersailles 25
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in.
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches102
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 - Detail2,341 lbs. (1,062 kg)
Weight - kg335.66
Weight - kg1061.86
Weight - lbs.740
Weight - lbs.2341
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 9 in. (7.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Meters7.85
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inches309
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]25 ft. 6 in. (7.4 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet25.75
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Engine max75 HP
Engine max135 hp (101 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1700 lbs.
Maximum capacity2,364 lbs. (1,072 kg)
Maximum people9 Persons
Maximum people12 / 1,624 lbs. (737 kg)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2