Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 vs Princecraft Platinum SP 186 AE 2004: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 vs Princecraft Platinum SP 186 AE 2004 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 175 hp, the Princecraft Platinum SP 186 AE 2004 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 SP 186 AE 2004 carries 60 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 SP 186 AE 2004 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 SP 186 AE 2004 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 SP 186 AE
Model Year2005
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in. (2.2 m)
Beam94 in.
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches94
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail740 lbs. (336 kg)
Weight - Detail1399 lbs.
Weight - kg335.66
Weight - kg634.58
Weight - lbs.740
Weight - lbs.1399
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in.
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inches220
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail43 in.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.09
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches43
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kw)
Engine max175 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,773 lbs. (804 kg)
Maximum capacity1755 lbs.
Maximum people9
Maximum people8 Persons