Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2013 vs Princecraft PR 1648MT 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2013 against a modified vee Princecraft PR 1648MT 2009 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 2013 measures 19,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 3,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR 1648MT 2009 at 15,8 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2013 tips the scales at 1 239 lbs — 1 197 lbs more than the Princecraft PR 1648MT 2009 at 42 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 Hudson DLX SC 2013 has a 115-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR 1648MT 2009's 35-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 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft PR 1648MT 2009 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 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2013 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 1648MT 2009 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 1648MT
Model Year2013
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in. (2.3 m)
Beam70 in. (1.77 m)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches7
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inches35
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 - Detail1,239 lbs. (562 kg)
Weight - Detail420 lbs. (190 kg)
Weight - kg562
Weight - kg190.51
Weight - lbs.1239
Weight - lbs.42
Width [transom] - Detail78 in. (2 m) chine
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet15.83
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.82 m)
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches19
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.10 in. (2.5 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull thickness0.072 in. (1.83 mm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine max35 hp (26 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,490 lbs. (676 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 555 lbs. (252 kg) Total: 973 lbs. (441 kg)
Maximum people6 / 746 lbs. (338 kg)
Maximum people4