The Campion 492 CC 2007 vs Campion Chase 600ob BR 2012 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story: intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Campion 492 CC 2007 at 17,0 ft versus Campion Chase 600ob BR 2012 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion Chase 600ob BR 2012 tips the scales at 2 346 lbs - 1 176 lbs less than the Campion 492 CC 2007 at 1 170 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 300 hp, the Campion Chase 600ob BR 2012 has a 200-hp advantage over the Campion 492 CC 2007's 100-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Campion Chase 600ob BR 2012 carries 47 gallons versus 26 gallons in the Campion 492 CC 2007. 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 Campion Chase 600ob BR 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Campion 492 CC 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion Chase 600ob BR 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion Chase 600ob BR 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Campion 492 CC 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.