When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2013 and the Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2012 are deep vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2013 measures 19,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 17,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2012 at 2,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2013 tips the scales at 1 325 lbs — 1 141 lbs more than the Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2012 at 184 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 225 hp, the Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2012 has a 75-hp advantage over the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2013's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2013 carries 27 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2012. 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 Platinum SE 206 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2012 could be the deciding factor.