The Campion 542 SC 2008 vs Campion 622i Sedan 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Campion 542 SC 2008 at 19,0 ft versus Campion 622i Sedan 2005 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion 622i Sedan 2005 tips the scales at 371 lbs — 172 lbs less than the Campion 542 SC 2008 at 199 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 622i Sedan 2005 has a 75-hp advantage over the Campion 542 SC 2008's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 53 gal and 50 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Campion 542 SC 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Campion 622i Sedan 2005 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion 542 SC 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion 542 SC 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Campion 622i Sedan 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.