Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2012 vs Princecraft Yukon 15 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2012 vs Princecraft Yukon 15 2006 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2012 measures 19,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Yukon 15 2006 at 14,0 feet (2006). At 107 lbs and 205 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Princecraft Hudson DLX SC 2012 has a 90-hp advantage over the Princecraft Yukon 15 2006's 25-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 Yukon 15 2006 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 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 Yukon 15 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHudson DLX SC
ModelYukon 15
Model Year2012
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam68 in. (1.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches68
Depth - Detail33 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detail28 in. (0.7 m)
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inches28
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 - Detail205 lbs. (93 kg)
Weight - kg485.34
Weight - kg92.99
Weight - lbs.107
Weight - lbs.205
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]15 in. (0.4 m)
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet14
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches171
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessBottom: .064 in. (1.6 mm) Side: .057 in. (1.4 mm)
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
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 max25 hp (19 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,567 lbs. (711 kg)
Maximum capacity821 lbs. (372 kg)
Maximum people6 / 827 lbs. (375 kg)
Maximum people4
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailOptional Galvanized Bunk Style Trailer
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight198 lbs. (90 kg)