Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2010 vs Princecraft Vectra 21 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2010 against a pontoon Princecraft Vectra 21 2013 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 SC 2010 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Vectra 21 2013 at 21,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vectra 21 2013 tips the scales at 1 704 lbs — 621 lbs less than the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2010 at 1 083 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 — 115 hp for the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2010 and 115 hp for the Princecraft Vectra 21 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2010 carries 28 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Princecraft Vectra 21 2013. 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 Vectra 21 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2010 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Vectra 21 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Vectra 21 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 21,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2010 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 SC
ModelVectra 21
Model Year201
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches101
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 - Detail1,083 lbs. (491 kg)
Weight - Detail1,704 lbs. (773 kg)
Weight - kg491.24
Weight - kg772.92
Weight - lbs.1083
Weight - lbs.1704
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 - Feet21.5
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches258
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m) pontoon
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]20 ft. (6.1 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 typeModified Vee
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 827 lbs. (375 kg) Total: 1,567 lbs. (711 kg)
Maximum capacity1,986 lbs. (901 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people10 / 1,346 lbs. (611 kg)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.08 in. (2 mm)