Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2008 vs Princecraft Super Pro 186 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2008 vs Princecraft Super Pro 186 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 2008 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Super Pro 186 2010 at 18,5 ft. At 74 lbs and 149 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 175 hp, the Princecraft Super Pro 186 2010 has a 85-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 4 gallons in the Princecraft Super Pro 186 2010. 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 2008 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Princecraft Super Pro 186 2010 caps at 8. 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 Super Pro 186 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHudson DLX SC
ModelSuper Pro 186
Model Year2008
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in. (2.2 m)
Beam95 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches95
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimeters116.84
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inches46
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail740 lbs. (336 kg)
Weight - Detail1,490 lbs. (676 kg)
Weight - kg335.66
Weight - kg675.85
Weight - lbs.74
Weight - lbs.149
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detail80 in. (2.0 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet18.5
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inches222
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 m) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,171 lbs. (531 kg) Total: 1,773 lbs. (804 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,158 lbs. (525 kg) Total: 1,902 lbs. (863 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people8