Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 20 LPF 2006 vs Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 20 LPF 2006 vs Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2011 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 BT 2011 measures 19,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 17,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft 20 LPF 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2011 tips the scales at 1 021 lbs — 826 lbs less than the Princecraft 20 LPF 2006 at 195 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 — 90 hp for the Princecraft 20 LPF 2006 and 75 hp for the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2011. 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 20 LPF 2006 carries 33 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2011. 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 20 LPF 2006 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2011 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft 20 LPF 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 20 LPF 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2011 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
Model20 LPF
ModelHudson DLX BT
Model Year2006
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches87
Weight - Detail1,950 lbs. (885 kg)
Weight - Detail1,021 lbs. (463 kg)
Weight - kg884.5
Weight - kg463.12
Weight - lbs.195
Weight - lbs.1021
Length [deck]20 ft. 3 in. (6.2 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches228
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches33
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge.080 in. (2.0 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp (67 kw)
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,097 lbs. (951 kg)
Maximum capacity1,287 lbs. (584 kg)
Maximum people11
Maximum people6 / 827 lbs. (375 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee