Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Brio<sup>e</sup> 15 2011 vs Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Princecraft Brio<sup>e</sup> 15 2011 against a modified vee Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2011 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2011 measures 19,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 3,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Brio<sup>e</sup> 15 2011 at 15,1 feet (2011). At 1 094 lbs and 1 133 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2011 has a 67-hp advantage over the Princecraft Brio<sup>e</sup> 15 2011's 48-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 Hudson DLX WS 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Brio<sup>e</sup> 15 2011 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Brio<sup>e</sup> 15 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelBrio e 15
ModelHudson DLX WS
Model Year2011
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 6 in. (2.3 m)
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches87
Weight - Detail1,094 lbs. (496 kg)
Weight - Detail1,133 lbs. (514 kg)
Weight - kg496.23
Weight - kg513.92
Weight - lbs.1094
Weight - lbs.1133
Length [at waterline]14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [deck]14 ft. 1 in. (4.3 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet15.08
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 1 in. (4.6 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters4.6
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches181
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)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 m) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeElectric
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower9.9 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine max48V / Cruise 4.0R
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,217 lbs. (552 kg)
Maximum capacity1,567 lbs. (711 kg)
Maximum people4 / 842 lbs. (382 kg)
Maximum people6 / 827 lbs. (375 kg)