Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2012 vs Princecraft Starfish 15 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2012 against a modified vee Princecraft Starfish 15 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 SC 2012 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Starfish 15 2011 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Starfish 15 2011 tips the scales at 304 lbs — 197 lbs less than the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2012 at 107 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 2012 has a 75-hp advantage over the Princecraft Starfish 15 2011's 40-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 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Starfish 15 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2012 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 Starfish 15 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHudson DLX SC
ModelStarfish 15
Model Year2012
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam73 in. (1.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches73
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inches29
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail1,070 lbs. (485 kg)
Weight - Detail304 lbs. (138 kg)
Weight - kg485.34
Weight - kg137.89
Weight - lbs.107
Weight - lbs.304
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detail63 in. (1.6 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) Side: 0.064 in. (1.6 m)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,567 lbs. (711 kg)
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum people6 / 827 lbs. (375 kg)
Maximum people5 /682 lbs. (309 kg)