Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Campion 505i SS 2005 vs Campion LX 925i 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Campion 505i SS 2005 vs Campion LX 925i 2005 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 LX 925i 2005 measures 28,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 12,0 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 505i SS 2005 tips the scales at 1 974 lbs — 1 883 lbs more than the Campion LX 925i 2005 at 91 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 640 hp, the Campion LX 925i 2005 has a 505-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 LX 925i 2005 carries 113 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 LX 925i 2005 is rated for 8 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 LX 925i 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion LX 925i 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,0 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 Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. 7 in. (2.01 m)
Beam10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m)
Beam - Meters2.01
Beam - Meters3.15
Beam - Inches79
Beam - Inches124
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43.25 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (62.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86.25 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail46 in. (115 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters1.17
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches46
Weight - Detail1,974 lbs. (897 kg)
Weight - Detail9,100 lbs. (3,955 kg)
Weight - kg895.39
Weight - kg4127.69
Weight - lbs.1974
Weight - lbs.91
Height - Detail4 ft. 3 in. (1.30 m)
Height - Detail12 ft. 1 in. (3.68 m)
Height - Meters1.3
Height - Meters3.68
Height - Inches51
Height - Inches145
Length - Meters5.03
Length - Meters8.53
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet28
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]16 ft. 7 in. (5.05 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]30 ft. 0 in. (9.14 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5.03 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches336
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 3.0 GS
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal. (73 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail113.3 gal. (429 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters427.75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal113.3
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max135 hp
Engine max640 hp (twin)
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityFresh: 21 gal. (79.5 l) Grey: 30 gal. (113.5 l) Hot: 11 gal. (41.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail14 gal. (53 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters53
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal14