Campion 535 BR 2009 vs Campion Allante 545i 2012 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Campion 535 BR 2009 or the Campion Allante 545i 2012?

The Campion Allante 545i 2012 is the longer of the two at 20,2 feet overall. The Campion 535 BR 2009 comes in at 17,0 feet, making it roughly 3,2 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Campion 535 BR 2009 or the Campion Allante 545i 2012?

For trailering, the Campion 535 BR 2009 has the edge at 18 lbs dry weight versus 2 886 lbs for the Campion Allante 545i 2012. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Campion Allante 545i 2012 is rated to a maximum of 225 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Campion 535 BR 2009 tops out at 150 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Campion 535 BR 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 7 passengers, while the Campion Allante 545i 2012 is certified for 8. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Campion 535 BR 2009 and Campion Allante 545i 2012 share an 7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Campion 535 BR 2009 or the Campion Allante 545i 2012?

The Campion Allante 545i 2012 has the bigger tank at 29 gallons, versus 24 gallons on the Campion 535 BR 2009. That 5-gallon difference translates to roughly 15–25 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Campion 535 BR 2009 and Campion Allante 545i 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Campion 535 BR 2009 and the Campion Allante 545i 2012 are built by Campion. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Campion 535 BR 2009 vs Campion Allante 545i 2012

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Campion 535 BR 2009

2009

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Campion Allante 545i 2012

2012

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Campion 535 BR 2009 vs Campion Allante 545i 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee Campion 535 BR 2009 against a deep vee Campion Allante 545i 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 Allante 545i 2012 measures 20,2 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 3,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Campion 535 BR 2009 at 17,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion Allante 545i 2012 tips the scales at 2 886 lbs — 2 868 lbs less than the Campion 535 BR 2009 at 18 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 225 hp, the Campion Allante 545i 2012 has a 75-hp advantage over the Campion 535 BR 2009's 150-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 Allante 545i 2012 carries 29 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Campion 535 BR 2009. 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 Allante 545i 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Campion 535 BR 2009 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion Allante 545i 2012 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Campion Allante 545i 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 20,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Campion 535 BR 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeCampion

Model535 BR

ModelAllante 545i

Model Year2009

Model Year2012

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)

Beam - Meters2.34

Beam - Inches92

Deadrise16°

Deadrise19℃

Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (38 cm)

Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (48.1 cm)

Draft [drive up] meters0.38

Draft [drive up] meters0.48

Draft [drive up] inches15

Draft [drive up] inches19

Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (80 cm)

Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.5 cm)

Draft [max] - Meters0.81

Draft [max] - Meters0.91

Draft [max] - Inches32

Draft [max] - Inches36

Weight - Detail1,800 lbs. (816 kg)

Weight - Detail2,886 lbs. (1,312 kg)

Weight - kg816.47

Weight - kg1309.07

Weight - lbs.18

Weight - lbs.2886

Height - Detail4 ft. 8 in. (1.42 m)

Height - Meters1.42

Height - Inches56

Height [transom]20 in. (51 m)

Height [transom]not available

Length - Meters5.43

Length - Metersnot available

Length - Feet17

Length - Feet20.17

Length - Inches1

Length - Inchesnot available

Length [over all with swim platform]17 ft. 10 in. (5.43 m)

Length [over all with swim platform]not available

Length overall - Detailnot available

Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.15 m)

Length overall - Metersnot available

Length overall - Meters6.15

Length overall - Inchesnot available

Length overall - Inches242

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeModified Vee

Hull typeDeep Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail24.3 gal. (92 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail29.3 gal. (111 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85

Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78

Fuel tank capacity - Gal24.3

Fuel tank capacity - Gal29.3

Fuel typeGas

Fuel typeGas or Diesel

Drive typeOutboard

Drive typeI/O

Engine max150 hp

Engine max225 hp

Operational Info

Maximum people7

Maximum people8

Campion 535 BR 2009 vs Campion Allante 545i 2012 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Campion 535 BR 2009 or the Campion Allante 545i 2012?

The Campion Allante 545i 2012 is the longer of the two at 20,2 feet overall. The Campion 535 BR 2009 comes in at 17,0 feet, making it roughly 3,2 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Campion 535 BR 2009 or the Campion Allante 545i 2012?

For trailering, the Campion 535 BR 2009 has the edge at 18 lbs dry weight versus 2 886 lbs for the Campion Allante 545i 2012. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Campion Allante 545i 2012 is rated to a maximum of 225 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Campion 535 BR 2009 tops out at 150 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Campion 535 BR 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 7 passengers, while the Campion Allante 545i 2012 is certified for 8. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Campion 535 BR 2009 and Campion Allante 545i 2012 share an 7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Campion 535 BR 2009 or the Campion Allante 545i 2012?

The Campion Allante 545i 2012 has the bigger tank at 29 gallons, versus 24 gallons on the Campion 535 BR 2009. That 5-gallon difference translates to roughly 15–25 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Campion 535 BR 2009 and Campion Allante 545i 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Campion 535 BR 2009 and the Campion Allante 545i 2012 are built by Campion. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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