When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2010 and the Princecraft Starfish 15 2012 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2010 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Starfish 15 2012 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2010 tips the scales at 1 021 lbs — 717 lbs more than the Princecraft Starfish 15 2012 at 304 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 75 hp, the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2010 has a 35-hp advantage over the Princecraft Starfish 15 2012's 40-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 BT 2010 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Starfish 15 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2010 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 Starfish 15 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.