Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Campion 545i SS 2005 vs Campion Allante 705i SC 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Campion 545i SS 2005 vs Campion Allante 705i SC 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Campion Allante 705i SC 2010 measures 26,2 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 8,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Campion 545i SS 2005 at 18,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion Allante 705i SC 2010 tips the scales at 4 550 lbs - 2 150 lbs less than the Campion 545i SS 2005 at 2 400 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 320 hp, the Campion Allante 705i SC 2010 has a 70-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 705i SC 2010 carries 69 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 705i SC 2010 is rated for 9 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 705i SC 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion Allante 705i SC 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 26,2 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 705i SC
Model Year2005
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (48.25 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail20.5 in. (52.1 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [drive up] inches20.5
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail41.5 in. (105.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches41.5
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs. (1,091 kg)
Weight - Detail4,550 lbs. (2,068 kg)
Weight - kg1088.62
Weight - kg2063.84
Weight - lbs.2400
Weight - lbs.4550
Height - Detail4 ft. 8 in. (1.42 m)
Height - Detail6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m)
Height - Meters1.42
Height - Meters1.91
Height - Inches56
Height - Inches75
Length - Meters5.49
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet26.17
Length [over all with swim platform]18 ft. 2 in. (5.54 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 2 in. (7.98 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 - Detail69.2 gal. (262 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Liters261.19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29.3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal69.2
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max250 hp
Engine max320 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9