Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Campion 650i BR 2008 vs Campion Explorer 682i SC BRA 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Campion 650i BR 2008 vs Campion Explorer 682i SC BRA 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 650i BR 2008 at 23,0 ft versus Campion Explorer 682i SC BRA 2010 at 25,7 ft. At 421 lbs and 364 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 375 hp, the Campion 650i BR 2008 has a 125-hp advantage over the Campion Explorer 682i SC BRA 2010's 250-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 Explorer 682i SC BRA 2010 carries 104 gallons versus 56 gallons in the Campion 650i BR 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 Explorer 682i SC BRA 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Campion 650i BR 2008 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion Explorer 682i SC BRA 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion Explorer 682i SC BRA 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 25,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Campion 650i BR 2008 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
Model650i BR
ModelExplorer 682i SC BRA
Model Year2008
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (38.1 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (48.25 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (81.25 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail4,210 lbs. (1,914 kg)
Weight - Detail3,640 lbs. (1,655 kg)
Weight - kg1909.62
Weight - kg1651.07
Weight - lbs.421
Weight - lbs.364
Height - Detail6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Height - Detail7 ft. 1 in. (2.16 m)
Height - Meters1.88
Height - Meters2.16
Height - Inches74
Height - Inches85
Length - Meters7.04
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet25.67
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 1 in. (7.04 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters7.04
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches277
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 8 in. (8.02 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56.4 gal. (213.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail103.8 gal. (392.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters393.68
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56.4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal103.8
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max375 hp
Engine maxSingle: 250 hp Twin: 300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people7
Maximum people9