Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2012 vs Princecraft Versailles 19 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2012 against a pontoon Princecraft Versailles 19 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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 Versailles 19 2011 at 19,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2012 tips the scales at 1 021 lbs — 837 lbs more than the Princecraft Versailles 19 2011 at 184 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 75 hp for the Princecraft Versailles 19 2011. 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 31 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.
Bottom line: The Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2012 and Princecraft Versailles 19 2011 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHudson DLX BT
ModelVersailles 19
Model Year2012
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches102
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 - Detail1,840 lbs. (835 kg)
Weight - kg463.12
Weight - kg834.61
Weight - lbs.1021
Weight - lbs.184
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 - Feet19.42
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches233
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]18 ft. 9 in. (5.7 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,287 lbs. (584 kg)
Maximum capacity1,730 lbs. (785 kg)
Maximum people6 / 827 lbs. (375 kg)
Maximum people6 / 1,170 lbs. (531 kg)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2