Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2008 vs Princecraft Pro 196 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2008 vs Princecraft Pro 196 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 200 hp, the Princecraft Pro 196 2004 has a 110-hp advantage over the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2008's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2008 carries 18 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 196 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 9 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Princecraft Pro 196 2004 and its 200-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2008 with its 90-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHudson DLX SC
ModelPro 196
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in. (2.2 m)
Beam96 in
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches96
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] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail740 lbs. (336 kg)
Weight - Detail1520 lbs
Weight - kg335.66
Weight - kg689.46
Weight - lbs.74
Weight - lbs.152
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]25 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 - Detail19 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inches234
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail46 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.17
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches46
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 m) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Engine max200 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,171 lbs. (531 kg) Total: 1,773 lbs. (804 kg)
Maximum capacity1915 lbs
Maximum people9
Maximum people9 Persons