Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2012 vs Princecraft Vectra 21 RL 2025 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2012 vs Princecraft Vectra 21 RL 2025 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2012 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Vectra 21 RL 2025 at 21,6 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Vectra 21 RL 2025 tips the scales at 1 935 lbs — 1 828 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 115 hp for the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2012 and 115 hp for the Princecraft Vectra 21 RL 2025. 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 27 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 Vectra 21 RL 2025 at 21,6 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2012 at 19,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
Makenot available
ModelHudson DLX SC
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam8.50 ft
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 - Detail1,070 lbs. (485 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg485.34
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.107
Weight - lbs.not available
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 - Feet21.6
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail21.60 ft
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters6.58
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches259
Displacementnot available
Displacement1935.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower115 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,567 lbs. (711 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6 / 827 lbs. (375 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower