Both the Campion 492 CC 2009 and the Campion Allante 485 BR 2011 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Campion 492 CC 2009 at 17,0 ft versus Campion Allante 485 BR 2011 at 16,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion 492 CC 2009 tips the scales at 1 170 lbs - 230 lbs more than the Campion Allante 485 BR 2011 at 940 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 - 100 hp for the Campion 492 CC 2009 and 90 hp for the Campion Allante 485 BR 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 Campion 492 CC 2009 carries 26 gallons versus 13 gallons in the Campion Allante 485 BR 2011. 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 492 CC 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Campion Allante 485 BR 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion 492 CC 2009 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Campion Allante 485 BR 2011 comes in at 10 lbs per hp versus 12 lbs per hp for the Campion 492 CC 2009. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration - meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.