Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2012 vs Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2012 against a modified vee Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2007 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 2012 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2007 at 19,0 ft. At 107 lbs and 196 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 220 hp, the Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2007 has a 105-hp advantage over the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2012'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 2012 carries 28 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2007. 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 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2007 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 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 Ventura 191V L4S O/B 2007 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 191V L4S O/B
Model Year2012
Model Year2007
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 - Detail1,070 lbs. (485 kg)
Weight - Detail1,960 lbs. (889 kg)
Weight - kg485.34
Weight - kg889.04
Weight - lbs.107
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 typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified 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 max220 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,567 lbs. (711 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,323 lbs. (600 kg) Total: 2,067 lbs. (938 kg)
Maximum people6 / 827 lbs. (375 kg)
Maximum people1