Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2013 vs Princecraft Vacanza 250V LP I/O 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2013 vs Princecraft Vacanza 250V LP I/O 2005 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 Vacanza 250V LP I/O 2005 measures 25,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2013 at 19,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vacanza 250V LP I/O 2005 tips the scales at 398 lbs — 281 lbs less 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.
The Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2013 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Vacanza 250V LP I/O 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2013 carries 27 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Princecraft Vacanza 250V LP I/O 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Vacanza 250V LP I/O 2005 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vacanza 250V LP I/O 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vacanza 250V LP I/O 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Hudson DLX BT 2013 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
MakePrincecraft
ModelHudson DLX BT
ModelVacanza 250V LP I/O
Model Year2013
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in. (2.3 m)
Beam102 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Detail39 in. (1.0 m)
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimeters99.06
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inches39
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 - Detail1,170 lbs. (531 kg)
Weight - Detail3,980 lbs. (1,805 kg)
Weight - kg530.7
Weight - kg1805.3
Weight - lbs.117
Weight - lbs.398
Width [transom] - Detail78 in. (2 m) chine
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]39 in. (1.0 m)
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.10 in. (2.5 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull thicknessBottom: .110 in. (2.8 mm) Side: .110 in. (2.8 mm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l) (Specifications based on deck boat equipped with 4.3 l engine)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,348 lbs. (611 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6 / 746 lbs. (338 kg)
Maximum people14 persons / 2,000 lbs. (907 kg)