The Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2009 vs Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2007 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 Starfish DLX SC 2007 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2009 tips the scales at 1 133 lbs — 1 082 lbs more than the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2007 at 51 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 75-hp advantage over the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2007'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 Starfish DLX SC 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Starfish DLX SC 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.