Matching a modified vee Campion 595 OB BR 2009 against a deep vee Campion Explorer 542 SC 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Campion 595 OB BR 2009 at 21,0 ft versus Campion Explorer 542 SC 2012 at 19,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion 595 OB BR 2009 tips the scales at 2 346 lbs — 2 147 lbs more than the Campion Explorer 542 SC 2012 at 199 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 300 hp, the Campion 595 OB BR 2009 has a 150-hp advantage over the Campion Explorer 542 SC 2012's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 47 gal and 47 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Campion Explorer 542 SC 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Campion 595 OB BR 2009 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion Explorer 542 SC 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion Explorer 542 SC 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 19,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Campion 595 OB BR 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.