Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Campion 602b SC 2008 vs Campion LS 705i BR 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Campion 602b SC 2008 vs Campion LS 705i BR 2005 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 2008 at 23,0 ft versus Campion LS 705i BR 2005 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion LS 705i BR 2005 tips the scales at 4 627 lbs — 4 380 lbs less than the Campion 602b SC 2008 at 247 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 LS 705i BR 2005 has a 95-hp advantage over the Campion 602b SC 2008's 225-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 LS 705i BR 2005 carries 69 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Campion 602b SC 2008. 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 LS 705i BR 2005 and its 320-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Campion 602b SC 2008 with its 225-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model602b SC
ModelLS 705i BR
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (45 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail20.5 in. (52.1 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches20.5
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail41.5 in. (105.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches41.5
Weight - Detail2,470 lbs. (1,123 kg)
Weight - Detail4,627 lbs. (2,103 kg)
Weight - kg1120.37
Weight - kg2098.77
Weight - lbs.247
Weight - lbs.4627
Height - Detail6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Height - Detail6 ft. 3 in. (1.90 m)
Height - Meters1.88
Height - Meters1.91
Height - Inches74
Height - Inches75
Length - Meters7.03
Length - Meters7.31
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 1 in. (7.03 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 2 in. (7.98 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]Length Centerline: 23 ft. 9 in. (7.24 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in. (7.31 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail69.2 gal. (262 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters261.19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal69.2
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
Engine max225 hp
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available