Matching a deep vee Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2012 against a modified vee Princecraft Pro 179 WS 2009 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 WS 2012 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Pro 179 WS 2009 at 17,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Pro 179 WS 2009 tips the scales at 1 299 lbs — 166 lbs less than the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2012 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 115 hp for the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2012 and 135 hp for the Princecraft Pro 179 WS 2009. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2012 carries 28 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Princecraft Pro 179 WS 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro 179 WS 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2012 could be the deciding factor.