The Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2012 is a deep-V design and the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2010 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2012 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2010 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2010 tips the scales at 1 133 lbs - 112 lbs less than the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2012 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 115 hp, the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2010 has a 40-hp advantage over the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2012's 75-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 28 gal and 28 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.