The Campion 552i SC 2008 vs Campion Explorer 622i SD 2011 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 622i SD 2011 measures 23,5 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 4,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Campion 552i SC 2008 at 19,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion Explorer 622i SD 2011 tips the scales at 4 392 lbs — 1 221 lbs less than the Campion 552i SC 2008 at 3 171 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 Explorer 622i SD 2011. 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. 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 Explorer 622i SD 2011 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Campion 552i SC 2008 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion Explorer 622i SD 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion Explorer 622i SD 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 23,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Campion 552i SC 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.