Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2009 vs Princecraft Jazz 21-2S 2025 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2009 vs Princecraft Jazz 21-2S 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 WS 2009 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Jazz 21-2S 2025 at 21,7 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Jazz 21-2S 2025 tips the scales at 1 726 lbs — 593 lbs less than the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2009 at 1 133 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 WS 2009 has a 40-hp advantage over the Princecraft Jazz 21-2S 2025's 75-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
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 Jazz 21-2S 2025 at 21,7 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2009 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 WS
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam8.10 ft
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.47
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches97
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 - Detail1,133 lbs. (514 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg513.92
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1133
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 - Feet21.7
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail21.70 ft
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters6.61
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches260
Displacementnot available
Displacement1726.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 m) Side: 0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified 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 - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower75 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPerson: 827 lbs. (375 kg) Total: 1,567 lbs. (711 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower