Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2013 vs Princecraft Voyageur 21 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2013 against a pontoon Princecraft Voyageur 21 2012 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 2013 at 19,0 ft versus Princecraft Voyageur 21 2012 at 21,6 ft. At 1 325 lbs and 1 356 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Princecraft Hudson DLX WS 2013 has a 90-hp advantage over the Princecraft Voyageur 21 2012's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Voyageur 21 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 Voyageur 21 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princecraft Voyageur 21 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 21,6 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
ModelVoyageur 21
Model Year2013
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in. (2.3 m)
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches101
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 - Detail1,356 lbs. (615 kg)
Weight - kg601.01
Weight - kg615.07
Weight - lbs.1325
Weight - lbs.1356
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 - Feet21.58
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 7 in. (6.6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters6.58
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches259
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]20 ft. 1 in. (6.1 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 - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower60 hp (45 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,571 lbs. (713 kg)
Maximum capacity1,901 lbs. (862 kg)
Maximum people6 / 827 lbs. (375 kg)
Maximum people10 / 1,400 lbs. (635 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