Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2006 vs Princecraft Vantage 20 SF 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2006 vs Princecraft Vantage 20 SF 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2006 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Vantage 20 SF 2010 at 21,2 ft. At 74 lbs and 17 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2006 and 90 hp for the Princecraft Vantage 20 SF 2010. 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 Vantage 20 SF 2010 carries 33 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2006. 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 2006 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft Vantage 20 SF 2010 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 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2006 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 Vantage 20 SF 2010 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
ModelVantage 20 SF
Model Year2006
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in. (2.2 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches102
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] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail740 lbs. (336 kg)
Weight - Detail1,700 lbs. (771 kg)
Weight - kg335.66
Weight - kg771.11
Weight - lbs.74
Weight - lbs.17
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet21.17
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 2 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Meters6.45
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inches254
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]20 ft. 0 in. (6.1 m)
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp (67 kw)
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,773 lbs. (804 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,368 lbs. (621 kg) Total: 1,970 lbs. (894 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailStandard Galvanized Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Weight450 lbs. (204 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2