Matching a deep vee Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2012 against a pontoon Princecraft Voyageur 2010 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 Voyageur 2010 at 20,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Voyageur 2010 tips the scales at 1 075 lbs — 968 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 55-hp advantage over the Princecraft Voyageur 2010's 60-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 Voyageur 2010 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2012 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Voyageur 2010 could be the deciding factor.