Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2008 vs Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2008 vs Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2008 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004 tips the scales at 1 155 lbs — 1 081 lbs less than the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2008 at 74 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 Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2008 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2008 carries 18 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004. 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 Ventura 190V I/O 2004 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2008 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Ventura 190V I/O 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHudson DLX SC
ModelVentura 190V I/O
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in. (2.2 m)
Beam97 in
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detail32 in
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inches32
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 - Detail1155 lbs
Weight - kg335.66
Weight - kg523.9
Weight - lbs.74
Weight - lbs.1155
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]32 in
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inchesnot available
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 - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,171 lbs. (531 kg) Total: 1,773 lbs. (804 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9
Maximum people10 Persons / 1323 lbs