Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Holiday DLX SC 2006 vs Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Holiday DLX SC 2006 vs Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Holiday DLX SC 2006 at 16,0 ft versus Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2011 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2011 tips the scales at 1 133 lbs — 1 071 lbs less than the Princecraft Holiday DLX SC 2006 at 62 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 2011 has a 55-hp advantage over the Princecraft Holiday DLX SC 2006's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2011 at 19,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Princecraft Holiday DLX SC 2006 at 16,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHoliday DLX SC
ModelHudson DLX WS
Model Year2006
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches87
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inches33
Draft [max] - Detail24 in. (0.6 m)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches24
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail620 lbs. (281 kg)
Weight - Detail1,133 lbs. (514 kg)
Weight - kg281.23
Weight - kg513.92
Weight - lbs.62
Weight - lbs.1133
Width [transom] - Detail69 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Meters5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches196
Length overall - Inches228
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 in. (2.3 mm) Side: .072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 m) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max60 hp (45 kw)
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,345 lbs. (610 kg)
Maximum capacity1,567 lbs. (711 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people6 / 827 lbs. (375 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailStandard Galvanized Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Weight450 lbs. (204 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available