Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Campion 600i BR 2006 vs Campion Explorer 492 CC 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Campion 600i BR 2006 vs Campion Explorer 492 CC 2012 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Campion 600i BR 2006 at 19,0 ft versus Campion Explorer 492 CC 2012 at 17,4 ft. At 32 lbs and 117 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 320 hp, the Campion 600i BR 2006 has a 220-hp advantage over the Campion Explorer 492 CC 2012's 100-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Campion 600i BR 2006 carries 53 gallons versus 26 gallons in the Campion Explorer 492 CC 2012. 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 600i BR 2006 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Campion Explorer 492 CC 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion 600i BR 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion 600i BR 2006 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 Explorer 492 CC 2012 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
Model600i BR
ModelExplorer 492 CC
Model Year2006
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.48 m)
Beam7 ft. 1 in. (2.16 m)
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches85
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail19.0 in. (48.25 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in. (35 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [max] - Detail36.0 in. (91.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (78.75 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail3,200 lbs. (1,463 kg)
Weight - Detail1,170 lbs. (532 kg)
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - kg530.7
Weight - lbs.32
Weight - lbs.117
Height - Detail5 ft. 3 in. (1.60 m)
Height - Detail5 ft. 2 in. (1.57 m)
Height - Meters1.6
Height - Meters1.57
Height - Inches63
Height - Inches62
Length - Meters5.94
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet17.42
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in. (5.94 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.31 m)
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches234
Length overall - Inches209
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail53.2 gal. (201.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail26 gal. (98 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max320 hp
Engine max100 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people7
Maximum people5
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee