The Campion 595i BR 2009 is a modified-V design and the Campion Explorer 542 SC 2013 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 595i BR 2009 at 21,0 ft versus Campion Explorer 542 SC 2013 at 19,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion 595i BR 2009 tips the scales at 3 400 lbs - 1 410 lbs more than the Campion Explorer 542 SC 2013 at 1 990 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 595i BR 2009 has a 170-hp advantage over the Campion Explorer 542 SC 2013'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 595i BR 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Campion Explorer 542 SC 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion 595i BR 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion 595i BR 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Campion Explorer 542 SC 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.