Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 vs Princecraft PR1852MT 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 vs Princecraft PR1852MT 2008 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 PR1852MT 2008 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 tips the scales at 740 lbs - 265 lbs more than the Princecraft PR1852MT 2008 at 475 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 90 hp, the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 has a 45-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR1852MT 2008's 45-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 PR1852MT 2008 caps at 6. 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 PR1852MT 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHudson DLX SC
ModelPR1852MT
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
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 - Detail21 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 - Detail475 lbs. (215 kg)
Weight - kg335.66
Weight - kg215.46
Weight - lbs.740
Weight - lbs.475
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detail52 in. (1.32 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Meters5.48
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.48 m)
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inches216
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessHull: 0.072 in. (0.183 m)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
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 max45 hp (33 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,773 lbs. (804 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 815 lbs. (370 kg) Total: 1,375 lbs. (624 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people6