The Campion 602b SC 2007 vs Campion Explorer 602i SC 2010 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 602b SC 2007 at 23,0 ft versus Campion Explorer 602i SC 2010 at 23,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion 602b SC 2007 tips the scales at 247 lbs — 208 lbs more than the Campion Explorer 602i SC 2010 at 39 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 Explorer 602i SC 2010 has a 95-hp advantage over the Campion 602b SC 2007's 225-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Campion 602b SC 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Campion Explorer 602i SC 2010 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion 602b SC 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion 602b SC 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Campion Explorer 602i SC 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.