Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2008 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2008 vs Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX 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 150 hp, the Princecraft Tournament SP 178 DLX 2004 has a 60-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 Tournament SP 178 DLX 2004 carries 35 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2008. 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 Tournament SP 178 DLX 2004 caps at 6. 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 Tournament SP 178 DLX 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHudson DLX SC
ModelTournament SP 178 DLX
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in. (2.2 m)
Beam92 in
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches92
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 - Detail1159 lbs
Weight - kg335.66
Weight - kg525.71
Weight - lbs.74
Weight - lbs.1159
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 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 - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inches209
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail40 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches4
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 - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Engine max150 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,171 lbs. (531 kg) Total: 1,773 lbs. (804 kg)
Maximum capacity1455 lbs
Maximum people9
Maximum people6 Persons