Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2013 vs Princecraft Versailles 27 SE 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2013 against a pontoon Princecraft Versailles 27 SE 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Versailles 27 SE 2011 measures 27,8 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 8,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2013 at 19,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Versailles 27 SE 2011 tips the scales at 2 571 lbs — 1 246 lbs less than the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2013 at 1 325 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 — 150 hp for the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2013 and 150 hp for the Princecraft Versailles 27 SE 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Princecraft Versailles 27 SE 2011 carries 31 gallons versus 27 gallons in the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2013. 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 Versailles 27 SE 2011 is rated for 13 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 Versailles 27 SE 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Versailles 27 SE 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 27,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePrincecraft
MakePrincecraft
ModelHudson DLX WS
ModelVersailles 27 SE
Model Year2013
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in. (2.3 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches35
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,325 lbs. (601 kg)
Weight - Detail2,571 lbs. (1,166 kg)
Weight - kg601.01
Weight - kg1166.19
Weight - lbs.1325
Weight - lbs.2571
Width [transom] - Detail78 in. (2 m) chine
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.6 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet27.75
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 9 in. (8.5 m)
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters8.46
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches333
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]27 ft. 6 in. (8.4 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.10 in. (2.5 mm) bottom 0.072 in. (1.8 mm) side
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,571 lbs. (713 kg)
Maximum capacity2,509 lbs. (1,138 kg)
Maximum people6 / 827 lbs. (375 kg)
Maximum people13 / 1,769 lbs. (802 kg)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2