Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Campion 535i BR 2005 vs Campion Explorer 602 SC BRA 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Campion 535i BR 2005 vs Campion Explorer 602 SC BRA 2013 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 Explorer 602 SC BRA 2013 measures 23,1 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 6,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Campion 535i BR 2005 at 17,0 feet (2005). At 2 500 lbs and 2 470 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 225 hp, the Campion Explorer 602 SC BRA 2013 has a 75-hp advantage over the Campion 535i BR 2005'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 Explorer 602 SC BRA 2013 carries 60 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Campion 535i BR 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 Explorer 602 SC BRA 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Campion 535i BR 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 Explorer 602 SC BRA 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion Explorer 602 SC BRA 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 23,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Campion 535i BR 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
Model535i BR
ModelExplorer 602 SC BRA
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (38 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (45 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (80 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs. (1,133 kg)
Weight - Detail2,470 lbs. (1,123 kg)
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - kg1120.37
Weight - lbs.2500
Weight - lbs.2470
Height - Detail4 ft. 8 in. (1.42 m)
Height - Detail6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Height - Meters1.42
Height - Meters1.88
Height - Inches56
Height - Inches74
Height [transom]20 in. (.51 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5.39
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet23.08
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]17 ft. 10 in. (5.43 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 1 in. (7.03 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 8 in. (5.39 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.38
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches212
Length overall - Inchesnot available
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 - Gal60
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max150 hp
Engine max225 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7