Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 vs Princecraft Pro 142 SC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 vs Princecraft Pro 142 SC 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 90 hp, the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 has a 50-hp advantage over the Princecraft Pro 142 SC 2004's 40-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 Pro 142 SC 2004 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 Pro 142 SC 2004 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
ModelPro 142 SC
Model Year2005
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in. (2.2 m)
Beam73 in
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches73
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] - Detail19 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.48
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches19
Weight - Detail740 lbs. (336 kg)
Weight - Detail570 lbs
Weight - kg335.66
Weight - kg258.55
Weight - lbs.74
Weight - lbs.57
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 - Detail14 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inches174
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail29 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches29
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 - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kw)
Engine max40 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,773 lbs. (804 kg)
Maximum capacity1000 lbs
Maximum people9
Maximum people5 Persons