Matching a pontoon Princecraft Brio e 17 2013 against a deep vee Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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 Brio e 17 2013 at 17,1 ft versus Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2012 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Brio e 17 2013 tips the scales at 1 306 lbs — 173 lbs more than the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2012 at 1 133 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 115 hp, the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2012 has a 105-hp advantage over the Princecraft Brio e 17 2013's 10-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Brio e 17 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2012 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Brio e 17 2013 could be the deciding factor.