Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2011 vs Princecraft Vogue 27 XT 2025 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2011 vs Princecraft Vogue 27 XT 2025 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 Vogue 27 XT 2025 measures 27,1 feet overall (2025), giving it roughly 8,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2011 at 19,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vogue 27 XT 2025 tips the scales at 3 595 lbs — 2 574 lbs less than the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2011 at 1 021 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 500 hp, the Princecraft Vogue 27 XT 2025 has a 425-hp advantage over the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2011's 75-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 Vogue 27 XT 2025 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2011 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vogue 27 XT 2025 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vogue 27 XT 2025 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2011 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
Makenot available
ModelHudson DLX BT
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam8.60 ft
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches103
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 - Detailnot available
Weight - kg463.12
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1021
Weight - lbs.not available
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 - Feet27.11
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail27.11 ft
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters8.26
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches325
Displacementnot available
Displacement3595.00 lbs
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 - Detailnot available
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 makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower500 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,287 lbs. (584 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6 / 827 lbs. (375 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower