Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Campion 600i BR 2009 vs Campion 650i SC 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Campion 600i BR 2009 vs Campion 650i SC 2008 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 2009 at 21,0 ft versus Campion 650i SC 2008 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion 650i SC 2008 tips the scales at 4 210 lbs - 810 lbs less than the Campion 600i BR 2009 at 3 400 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 375 hp, the Campion 650i SC 2008 has a 55-hp advantage over the Campion 600i BR 2009's 320-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 650i SC 2008 carries 56 gallons versus 47 gallons in the Campion 600i BR 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Campion 650i SC 2008 and its 375-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Campion 600i BR 2009 with its 320-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.48 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise19°
Deadrise19°
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (48.25 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (38.1 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (81.25 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail3,400 lbs. (1,545 kg)
Weight - Detail4,210 lbs. (1,914 kg)
Weight - kg1542.21
Weight - kg1909.62
Weight - lbs.3400
Weight - lbs.4210
Height - Detail5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m)
Height - Detail6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Height - Meters1.6
Height - Meters1.88
Height - Inches63
Height - Inches74
Length - Meters6.55
Length - Meters7.04
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches1
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 1 in. (7.04 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.04
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches277
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail47 gal. (177.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56.4 gal. (213.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56.4
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max320 hp
Engine max375 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people7
Maximum people7