Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2005 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2011 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 Starfish DLX SC 2011 at 16,0 ft. At 74 lbs and 51 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 50-hp advantage over the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2011'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 Starfish DLX SC 2011 caps at 7. 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 Starfish DLX SC 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHudson DLX SC
ModelStarfish DLX SC
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in. (2.2 m)
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches73
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inches29
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail740 lbs. (336 kg)
Weight - Detail510 lbs. (231 kg)
Weight - kg335.66
Weight - kg231.33
Weight - lbs.74
Weight - lbs.51
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) Side: 0.064 in. (1.6 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 - 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 max40 hp (30 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,773 lbs. (804 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 899 lbs. (408 kg) Total: 1,317 lbs. (597 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people7