Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2008 vs Princecraft PR 1032 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2008 vs Princecraft PR 1032 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2008 measures 19,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR 1032 2011 at 10,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2008 tips the scales at 740 lbs - 660 lbs more than the Princecraft PR 1032 2011 at 80 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 2008 has a 87-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR 1032 2011's 3-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 2008 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft PR 1032 2011 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2008 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 PR 1032 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHudson DLX SC
ModelPR 1032
Model Year2008
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in. (2.2 m)
Beam48 in. (1.21 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters1.22
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches48
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - DetailSide: 16 in. (0.41 m)
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inches16
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 - Detail80 lbs. (36 kg)
Weight - kg335.66
Weight - kg36.29
Weight - lbs.740
Weight - lbs.80
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detail32 in. (0.81 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet10
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detail10 ft. (3.04 m)
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Meters3.05
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inches120
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 m) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thickness0.050 in. (1.27 mm)
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 max3 hp (2 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,171 lbs. (531 kg) Total: 1,773 lbs. (804 kg)
Maximum capacity275 lbs. (124 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people2 / 180 lbs. (82 kg)