Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2012 vs Princecraft PR1232 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2012 against a flat Princecraft PR1232 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2012 measures 19,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR1232 2008 at 11,0 feet (2008). At 107 lbs and 9 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 112-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR1232 2008's 3-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 PR1232 2008 caps at 2. 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 PR1232 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHudson DLX SC
ModelPR1232
Model Year2012
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam48 in. (1.21 m)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters1.22
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches48
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detail16 in. (0.41 m)
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inches16
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 - Detail90 lbs. (40 kg)
Weight - kg485.34
Weight - kg40.82
Weight - lbs.107
Weight - lbs.9
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detail32 in. (0.81 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet11
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 10 in. (3.6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters3.61
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches142
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters3.6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessHull: 0.043 in. (0.109 cm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
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 max3 hp (2 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,567 lbs. (711 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 295 lbs. (133 kg); Total: 335 lbs. (151 kg)
Maximum people6 / 827 lbs. (375 kg)
Maximum people2