Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2010 vs Princecraft Ventura 192 L2S 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2010 against a deep vee Princecraft Ventura 192 L2S 2008 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 Ventura 192 L2S 2008 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2010 tips the scales at 1 083 lbs — 887 lbs more than the Princecraft Ventura 192 L2S 2008 at 196 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 192 L2S 2008 has a 35-hp advantage over the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2010's 115-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 2010 carries 28 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Princecraft Ventura 192 L2S 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 2010 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Ventura 192 L2S 2008 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Ventura 192 L2S 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHudson DLX SC
ModelVentura 192 L2S
Model Year201
Model Year2008
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 - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail1,083 lbs. (491 kg)
Weight - Detail1,960 lbs. (889 kg)
Weight - kg491.24
Weight - kg889.04
Weight - lbs.1083
Weight - lbs.196
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches23
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom & Side: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 827 lbs. (375 kg) Total: 1,567 lbs. (711 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,323 lbs. (600 kg) Total: 2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people1