The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 vs Princecraft Pro 164 SS 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 Pro 164 SS 2008 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Pro 164 SS 2008 tips the scales at 1 008 lbs — 934 lbs less than the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 at 74 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 and 75 hp for the Princecraft Pro 164 SS 2008. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 carries 18 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 164 SS 2008. 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 Pro 164 SS 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 Pro 164 SS 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.