The Campion 552i SC 2008 vs Campion 602 CC 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Campion 552i SC 2008 measures 19,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 17,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Campion 602 CC 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion 552i SC 2008 tips the scales at 3 171 lbs — 3 148 lbs more than the Campion 602 CC 2005 at 23 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 225 hp for the Campion 552i SC 2008 and 225 hp for the Campion 602 CC 2005. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Campion 602 CC 2005 carries 64 gallons versus 53 gallons in the Campion 552i SC 2008. 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 552i SC 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Campion 602 CC 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 552i SC 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion 552i 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 602 CC 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.