Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Campion 505 BR 2009 vs Campion Svfara SV3 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Campion 505 BR 2009 against a deep vee Campion Svfara SV3 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Campion Svfara SV3 2012 measures 25,6 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 9,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Campion 505 BR 2009 at 16,0 feet (2009). At 128 lbs and 42 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 420 hp, the Campion Svfara SV3 2012 has a 295-hp advantage over the Campion 505 BR 2009's 125-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 505 BR 2009 carries 24 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Campion Svfara SV3 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 Campion 505 BR 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Campion Svfara SV3 2012 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion 505 BR 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion 505 BR 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Campion Svfara SV3 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model505 BR
ModelSvfara SV3
Model Year2009
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. 7 in. (2.01 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.01
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches79
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise16℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in. (35.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (78.75 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,280 lbs. (582 kg)
Weight - Detail4,200 lbs. (1,905 kg)
Weight - kg580.6
Weight - kg1905.09
Weight - lbs.128
Weight - lbs.42
Height - Detail4 ft. 3 in. (1.3 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.3
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches51
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Meters5.05
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet25.58
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 7 in. (5.05 m)
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 7 in. (7.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.05
Length overall - Meters7.8
Length overall - Inches199
Length overall - Inches307
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24.3 gal. (92 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24.3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max125 hp
Engine max420 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people6
Maximum people1