Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2012 vs Princecraft PR 1448MT 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2012 against a modified vee Princecraft PR 1448MT 2010 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2012 measures 19,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR 1448MT 2010 at 14,0 feet (2010). At 107 lbs and 26 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 115 hp, the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2012 has a 90-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR 1448MT 2010's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft PR 1448MT 2010 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2012 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 PR 1448MT 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHudson DLX SC
ModelPR 1448MT
Model Year2012
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam70 in. (1.77 m)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches7
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - DetailSide: 21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inches21
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,070 lbs. (485 kg)
Weight - Detail260 lbs. (118 kg)
Weight - kg485.34
Weight - kg117.93
Weight - lbs.107
Weight - lbs.26
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet14
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.27 m)
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches168
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thickness0.072 in. (1.83 mm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine max25 hp (19 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,567 lbs. (711 kg)
Maximum capacity825 lbs. (374 kg)
Maximum people6 / 827 lbs. (375 kg)
Maximum people4 / 500 lbs. (227 kg)