The Campion 622 Walkaround 2007 vs Campion Explorer 552i SC 2011 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 622 Walkaround 2007 at 23,0 ft versus Campion Explorer 552i SC 2011 at 20,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion Explorer 552i SC 2011 tips the scales at 3 171 lbs — 2 909 lbs less than the Campion 622 Walkaround 2007 at 262 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 — 225 hp for the Campion 622 Walkaround 2007 and 225 hp for the Campion Explorer 552i SC 2011. 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 Walkaround 2007 carries 71 gallons versus 47 gallons in the Campion Explorer 552i SC 2011. 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 Walkaround 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Campion Explorer 552i SC 2011 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 Walkaround 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion 622 Walkaround 2007 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 552i SC 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.