Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Campion 505i SS 2005 vs Campion 910i SC 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Campion 505i SS 2005 vs Campion 910i SC 2007 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Campion 910i SC 2007 measures 30,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Campion 505i SS 2005 at 16,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion 910i SC 2007 tips the scales at 5 800 lbs - 3 826 lbs less than the Campion 505i SS 2005 at 1 974 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 600 hp, the Campion 910i SC 2007 has a 465-hp advantage over the Campion 505i SS 2005's 135-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 910i SC 2007 carries 132 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Campion 505i SS 2005. 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 910i SC 2007 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Campion 505i SS 2005 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion 910i SC 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion 910i SC 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 30,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Campion 505i SS 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. 7 in. (2.01 m)
Beam8 ft. 7 in. (2.62 m)
Beam - Meters2.01
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Inches79
Beam - Inches103
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise22℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43.25 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (53.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86.25 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (106.75 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches42
Weight - Detail1,974 lbs. (897 kg)
Weight - Detail5,800 lbs. (2,636 kg)
Weight - kg895.39
Weight - kg2630.83
Weight - lbs.1974
Weight - lbs.5800
Height - Detail4 ft. 3 in. (1.30 m)
Height - Detail5 ft. 8 in. (1.73 m)
Height - Meters1.3
Height - Meters1.73
Height - Inches51
Height - Inches68
Length - Meters5.03
Length - Meters9.14
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet30
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]16 ft. 7 in. (5.05 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5.03 m)
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 0 in. (9.14 m)
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches360
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 3.0 GS
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal. (73 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailSingle: 97 gal. (365 l) Twin:131.6 gal. (498 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters499.67
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal131.6
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine max135 hp
Engine maxSingle: 600 hp Double: 840 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9