Matching a modified vee Princecraft Holiday 2011 against a deep vee Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2013 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 Holiday 2011 at 16,3 ft versus Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2013 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2013 tips the scales at 1 239 lbs — 1 235 lbs less than the Princecraft Holiday 2011 at 4 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 150 hp, the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2013 has a 100-hp advantage over the Princecraft Holiday 2011's 50-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.