Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 vs Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 vs Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2013 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2013 at 18,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2013 tips the scales at 1 545 lbs - 805 lbs less than the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 at 740 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2013 has a 85-hp advantage over the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005's 90-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 Platinum SE 186 2013 carries 40 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Princecraft Hudson DLX 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 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2013 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Platinum SE 186 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHudson DLX SC
ModelPlatinum SE 186
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in. (2.2 m)
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches95
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inches46
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail740 lbs. (336 kg)
Weight - Detail1,545 lbs. (701 kg)
Weight - kg335.66
Weight - kg700.8
Weight - lbs.740
Weight - lbs.1545
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2 m) chine
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet18.5
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inches222
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thickness0.110 in. (2.8 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp (67 kw)
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,773 lbs. (804 kg)
Maximum capacity1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people8 / 1,158 lbs. (525 kg)