Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2013 vs Princecraft Pro 176 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2013 vs Princecraft Pro 176 2004 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 150 hp for the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2013 and 150 hp for the Princecraft Pro 176 2004. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Pro 176 2004 carries 35 gallons versus 27 gallons in the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 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 176 2004 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 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 176 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Pro 176 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 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 WS
ModelPro 176
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in. (2.3 m)
Beam92 in
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches92
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail30 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches3
Weight - Detail1,325 lbs. (601 kg)
Weight - Detail1300 lbs
Weight - kg601.01
Weight - kg589.67
Weight - lbs.1325
Weight - lbs.13
Width [transom] - Detail78 in. (2 m) chine
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet19
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches209
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail40 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.02
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches4
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 - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine max150 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,571 lbs. (713 kg)
Maximum capacity1620 lbs
Maximum people6 / 827 lbs. (375 kg)
Maximum people7 Persons