Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2012 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX BT 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2012 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX BT 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2012 has a 75-hp advantage over the Princecraft Starfish DLX BT 2004's 40-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 Starfish DLX BT 2004 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2012 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Starfish DLX BT 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Starfish DLX BT 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2012 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
ModelStarfish DLX BT
Model Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam73 in
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches73
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. apx
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail1,070 lbs. (485 kg)
Weight - Detail470 lbs
Weight - kg485.34
Weight - kg213.19
Weight - lbs.107
Weight - lbs.47
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet19
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
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
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine max40 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,567 lbs. (711 kg)
Maximum capacity1250 lbs
Maximum people6 / 827 lbs. (375 kg)
Maximum people7 Persons