Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft 222V L2S I/O 2006 vs Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft 222V L2S I/O 2006 vs Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2010 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 222V L2S I/O 2006 at 22,0 ft versus Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2010 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft 222V L2S I/O 2006 tips the scales at 3 150 lbs - 2 129 lbs more than the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2010 at 1 021 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 300 hp, the Princecraft 222V L2S I/O 2006 has a 225-hp advantage over the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2010's 75-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 222V L2S I/O 2006 carries 50 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2010. 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 222V L2S I/O 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 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 222V L2S I/O 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft 222V L2S I/O 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 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
Model222V L2S I/O
ModelHudson DLX BT
Model Year2006
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (2.5 m)
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches87
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches33
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail3,150 lbs. (1,429 kg)
Weight - Detail1,021 lbs. (463 kg)
Weight - kg1428.81
Weight - kg463.12
Weight - lbs.3150
Weight - lbs.1021
Width [transom] - Detail83 in. (2.1 m)
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Height [transom]32 in. (0.8 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches266
Length overall - Inches228
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max300 hp (224 kw)
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity726 lbs. (1,600 kg)
Maximum capacityPerson: 827 lbs. (375 kg) Total: 1,287 lbs. (584 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people6