Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2013 vs Princecraft Pro 206 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2013 is a deep-V design and the Princecraft Pro 206 2008 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 2013 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Pro 206 2008 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Pro 206 2008 tips the scales at 1 810 lbs - 571 lbs less than the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2013 at 1 239 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 225 hp, the Princecraft Pro 206 2008 has a 75-hp advantage over the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2013's 150-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 Pro 206 2008 carries 60 gallons versus 27 gallons in the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2013. 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 Pro 206 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Pro 206 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 206 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2013 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
ModelPro 206
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in. (2.3 m)
Beam99 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches99
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimeters121.92
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inches48
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail1,239 lbs. (562 kg)
Weight - Detail1,810 lbs. (821 kg)
Weight - kg562
Weight - kg821
Weight - lbs.1239
Weight - lbs.1810
Width [transom] - Detail78 in. (2 m) chine
Width [transom] - Detail84 in. (2.1 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet20
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches240
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.1
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.10 in. (2.5 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,490 lbs. (676 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 1,350 lbs. (612 kg) Total: 2,209 lbs. (1,002 kg)
Maximum people6 / 746 lbs. (338 kg)
Maximum people10