Matching a modified vee Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2011 against a deep vee Princecraft Springbok 15 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 2011 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Springbok 15 2013 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2011 tips the scales at 1 083 lbs — 798 lbs more than the Princecraft Springbok 15 2013 at 285 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 SC 2011 has a 85-hp advantage over the Princecraft Springbok 15 2013's 30-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Springbok 15 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Springbok 15 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.