Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Campion 602i SC 2008 vs Campion LS 705i BR 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Campion 602i 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 602i 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 — 4 588 lbs less than the Campion 602i SC 2008 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 320 hp for the Campion 602i SC 2008 and 320 hp for the Campion LS 705i BR 2005. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Campion LS 705i BR 2005 carries 69 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Campion 602i SC 2008. 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 LS 705i BR 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Campion 602i SC 2008 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion LS 705i BR 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion LS 705i BR 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Campion 602i SC 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model602i 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] - Detail19.5 in. (49.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail20.5 in. (52.1 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inches19.5
Draft [drive up] inches20.5
Draft [max] - Detail36.5 in. (92.7 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail41.5 in. (105.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Inches36.5
Draft [max] - Inches41.5
Weight - Detail3,900 lbs. (1,772 kg)
Weight - Detail4,627 lbs. (2,103 kg)
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - kg2098.77
Weight - lbs.39
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 or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
Engine max320 hp
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available