When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2012 and the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2013 are deep 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 2012 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2013 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2012 tips the scales at 1 021 lbs — 904 lbs more than the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2013 at 117 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 75 hp for the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2012 and 90 hp for the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 28 gal and 27 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

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.