The Princecraft Holiday 2009 is a modified-V design and the Princecraft Yukon e DL BT 2013 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 Holiday 2009 at 16,3 ft versus Princecraft Yukon e DL BT 2013 at 14,3 ft. At 400 lbs and 344 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 50 hp, the Princecraft Holiday 2009 has a 44-hp advantage over the Princecraft Yukon e DL BT 2013's 6-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 Holiday 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Yukon e DL BT 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Holiday 2009 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Princecraft Holiday 2009 comes in at 8 lbs per hp versus 57 lbs per hp for the Princecraft Yukon e DL BT 2013. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration - meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Holiday 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 16,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Yukon e DL BT 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.