Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Campion 580i BR 2005 vs Campion Explorer EX22 DC 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Campion 580i BR 2005 vs Campion Explorer EX22 DC 2022 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 EX22 DC 2022 measures 22,9 feet overall (2022), giving it roughly 3,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Campion 580i BR 2005 at 19,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion Explorer EX22 DC 2022 tips the scales at 2 880 lbs — 2 855 lbs less than the Campion 580i BR 2005 at 25 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 Campion 580i BR 2005 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Campion Explorer EX22 DC 2022 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Campion Explorer EX22 DC 2022 carries 71 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Campion 580i BR 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 Explorer EX22 DC 2022 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Campion 580i BR 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 Explorer EX22 DC 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion Explorer EX22 DC 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Campion 580i BR 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
MakeCampion
Makenot available
Model580i BR
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Beam8.60 ft
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches103
Deadrise16℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail18.5 in. (47 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches18.5
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail35.5 in. (90.25 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail31.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters9.45
Draft [max] - Inches35.5
Draft [max] - Inches372
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs. (1,136 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.25
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail4 ft. 8 in. (1.42 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.42
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches56
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Meters5.84
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet22.9
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]19 ft. 4 in. (5.89 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.84 m)
Length overall - Detail22.90 ft
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Meters6.98
Length overall - Inches23
Length overall - Inches275
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min15.00 ft
Displacementnot available
Displacement2880.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106.2 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters268.76
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal71
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max320 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower