Matching a deep vee Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2012 against a modified vee Princecraft Sport 174 2011 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 Sport 174 2011 at 17,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Sport 174 2011 tips the scales at 1 319 lbs — 186 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 115 hp for the Princecraft Sport 174 2011. 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 28 gal and 26 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Sport 174 2011 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2012 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Sport 174 2011 could be the deciding factor.