Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 vs Princecraft PR 1652MT 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 vs Princecraft PR 1652MT 2010 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 measures 19,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 3,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR 1652MT 2010 at 15,8 feet (2010). At 74 lbs and 45 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 has a 55-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR 1652MT 2010's 35-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
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 PR 1652MT 2010 caps at 5. 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 PR 1652MT 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHudson DLX SC
ModelPR 1652MT
Model Year2005
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in. (2.2 m)
Beam75 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches75
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - DetailSide: 21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inches21
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail740 lbs. (336 kg)
Weight - Detail450 lbs. (204 kg)
Weight - kg335.66
Weight - kg204.12
Weight - lbs.74
Weight - lbs.45
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. (1.3 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet15.83
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.82 m)
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inches19
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thickness0.072 in. (1.83 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp (67 kw)
Engine max35 hp (26 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,773 lbs. (804 kg)
Maximum capacity1,216 lbs. (552 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people5 / 715 lbs. (324 kg)