Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2011 vs Princecraft Seasprite 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2011 vs Princecraft Seasprite 2006 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2011 measures 19,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Seasprite 2006 at 12,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2011 tips the scales at 1 021 lbs — 1 008 lbs more than the Princecraft Seasprite 2006 at 13 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 2011 has a 65-hp advantage over the Princecraft Seasprite 2006's 10-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 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Seasprite 2006 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2011 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 Seasprite 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHudson DLX BT
ModelSeaSprite
Model Year2011
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam58 in. (1.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters1.47
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches58
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.5 m)
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inches21
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches13
Weight - Detail1,021 lbs. (463 kg)
Weight - Detail130 lbs. (59 kg)
Weight - kg463.12
Weight - kg58.97
Weight - lbs.1021
Weight - lbs.13
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detail45 in. (1.1 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet12
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 4 in. (3.7 m)
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters3.76
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches148
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters3.7
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 thicknessBottom: .051 in. (1.3 mm) Side: .051 in. (1.3 mm)
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
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Engine max10 hp (8 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,287 lbs. (584 kg)
Maximum capacity620 lbs. (281 kg)
Maximum people6 / 827 lbs. (375 kg)
Maximum people3
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailOptional Galvanized Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight198 lbs. (90 kg)