Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2010 vs Princecraft Voyageur 20 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2010 vs Princecraft Voyageur 20 2005 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 Hudson DLX BT 2010 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Voyageur 20 2005 at 20,0 ft. At 1 021 lbs and 1 075 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 Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2010 carries a rated maximum of 75 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Voyageur 20 2005 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Voyageur 20 2005 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2010 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Voyageur 20 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Voyageur 20 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 13 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHudson DLX BT
ModelVoyageur 20
Model Year2010
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches96
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,021 lbs. (463 kg)
Weight - Detail1,075 lbs. (488 kg)
Weight - kg463.12
Weight - kg487.61
Weight - lbs.1021
Weight - lbs.1075
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet20
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches244
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutBoard
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard60 hp (45 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 827 lbs. (375 kg) Total: 1,287 lbs. (584 kg)
Maximum capacity2,301 lbs. (1,044 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people13 Persons
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)