Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2010 vs Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2010 against a deep vee Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2010 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 at 19,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 tips the scales at 1 566 lbs — 483 lbs less than the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2010 at 1 083 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 2010 carries a rated maximum of 115 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 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 2010 carries 28 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012. 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 Pro Series 198 SC 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2010 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 19,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2010 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
ModelPro Series 198 SC
Model Year201
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detail38 in. (1 m)
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inches38
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail1,083 lbs. (491 kg)
Weight - Detail1,566 lbs. (710 kg)
Weight - kg491.24
Weight - kg710.33
Weight - lbs.1083
Weight - lbs.1566
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet19.42
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches233
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 827 lbs. (375 kg) Total: 1,567 lbs. (711 kg)
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people7 / 906 lbs. (411 kg)