Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2013 vs Princecraft PR1448MT 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2013 vs Princecraft PR1448MT 2005 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2013 measures 19,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR1448MT 2005 at 14,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2013 tips the scales at 1 239 lbs — 1 213 lbs more than the Princecraft PR1448MT 2005 at 26 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 125-hp advantage over the Princecraft PR1448MT 2005'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 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1448MT 2005 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 PR1448MT 2005 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
ModelPR1448MT
Model Year2013
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in. (2.3 m)
Beam70 in. (1.8 m)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches7
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inchesnot available
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 - Detail260 lbs. (118 kg)
Weight - kg562
Weight - kg117.93
Weight - lbs.1239
Weight - lbs.26
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 - Feet14
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches168
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.10 in. (2.5 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine max25 hp (19 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,490 lbs. (676 kg)
Maximum capacity825 lbs. (374 kg)
Maximum people6 / 746 lbs. (338 kg)
Maximum people4