Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Campion 545i SS 2005 vs Campion Allante 595 OB BR 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Campion 545i SS 2005 vs Campion Allante 595 OB BR 2010 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 545i SS 2005 at 18,0 ft versus Campion Allante 595 OB BR 2010 at 21,0 ft. At 2 400 lbs and 2 346 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 300 hp, the Campion Allante 595 OB BR 2010 has a 50-hp advantage over the Campion 545i SS 2005's 250-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 595 OB BR 2010 carries 47 gallons versus 29 gallons in the Campion 545i 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 Allante 595 OB BR 2010 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Campion 545i 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 Allante 595 OB BR 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion Allante 595 OB BR 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Campion 545i 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
Model545i SS
ModelAllante 595 OB BR
Model Year2005
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.48 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches98
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise19°
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (48.25 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (48.25 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs. (1,091 kg)
Weight - Detail2,346 lbs. (1,066 kg)
Weight - kg1088.62
Weight - kg1064.13
Weight - lbs.2400
Weight - lbs.2346
Height - Detail4 ft. 8 in. (1.42 m)
Height - Detail5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m)
Height - Meters1.42
Height - Meters1.6
Height - Inches56
Height - Inches63
Length - Meters5.49
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet21
Length [over all with swim platform]18 ft. 2 in. (5.54 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. (6.55 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.49 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 4.3 Gxi
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29.3 gal. (111 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail47 gal. (177.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29.3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal47
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max250 hp
Engine max300 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people10