Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2010 vs Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2010 vs Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP 2007 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2010 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP 2007 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2010 tips the scales at 1 133 lbs — 1 019 lbs more than the Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP 2007 at 114 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 115 hp for the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2010 and 115 hp for the Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP 2007. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 28 gal and 28 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2010 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Super Pro 176 FnP 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2010 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 WS
ModelSuper Pro 176 FnP
Model Year201
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches87
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detail40 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimeters101.6
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inches4
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches3
Weight - Detail1,133 lbs. (514 kg)
Weight - Detail1,140 lbs. (517 kg)
Weight - kg513.92
Weight - kg517.09
Weight - lbs.1133
Weight - lbs.114
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detail68 in. (1.7 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches209
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 m) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 827 lbs. (375 kg) Total: 1,567 lbs. (711 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 885 lbs. (401 kg) Total: 1,598 lbs. (725 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people7