Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2011 vs Princecraft PR1448MT 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2011 vs Princecraft PR1448MT 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 WS 2011 measures 19,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft PR1448MT 2006 at 14,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2011 tips the scales at 1 133 lbs — 1 107 lbs more than the Princecraft PR1448MT 2006 at 26 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 Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2011 carries a rated maximum of 115 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft PR1448MT 2006 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft PR1448MT 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 WS 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2011 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 PR1448MT 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 WS
ModelPR1448MT
Model Year2011
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in. (2.2 m)
Beam70 in. (1.8 m)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches7
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 - Detail260 lbs. (118 kg)
Weight - kg513.92
Weight - kg117.93
Weight - lbs.1133
Weight - lbs.26
Width [transom] - Detail71 in. (1.8 m)
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Height [transom]20 in. (0.5 m)
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet14
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches168
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.3
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
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,567 lbs. (711 kg)
Maximum capacity825 lbs. (374 kg)
Maximum people6 / 827 lbs. (375 kg)
Maximum people4