Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Campion 622 WA 2009 vs Campion Explorer 602 SC BRA 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Campion 622 WA 2009 against a deep vee Campion Explorer 602 SC BRA 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Campion 622 WA 2009 at 23,0 ft versus Campion Explorer 602 SC BRA 2012 at 23,1 ft. At 262 lbs and 247 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 225 hp for the Campion 622 WA 2009 and 225 hp for the Campion Explorer 602 SC BRA 2012. 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 622 WA 2009 carries 71 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Campion Explorer 602 SC BRA 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 622 WA 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Campion Explorer 602 SC BRA 2012 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion 622 WA 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion 622 WA 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Campion Explorer 602 SC BRA 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model622 WA
ModelExplorer 602 SC BRA
Model Year2009
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. (2.44 m)
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (45 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (45 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail2,620 lbs. (1,191 kg)
Weight - Detail2,470 lbs. (1,123 kg)
Weight - kg1188.41
Weight - kg1120.37
Weight - lbs.262
Weight - lbs.247
Height - Detail5 ft. 9 in. (1.75 m)
Height - Detail6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Height - Meters1.75
Height - Meters1.88
Height - Inches69
Height - Inches74
Length - Meters7.16
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet23.08
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in. (7.16 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches282
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 1 in. (7.03 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70.5 gal. (267.4 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters268.76
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal70.5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max225 hp
Engine max225 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people8
Maximum people7