Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Campion 650i SC 2005 vs Campion S 485 O/B BR 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Campion 650i SC 2005 vs Campion S 485 O/B BR 2006 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Campion 650i SC 2005 measures 21,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Campion S 485 O/B BR 2006 at 16,0 feet (2006). At 37 lbs and 94 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 SC 2005 has a 285-hp advantage over the Campion S 485 O/B BR 2006's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Campion 650i SC 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Campion S 485 O/B BR 2006 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion 650i SC 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion 650i SC 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Campion S 485 O/B BR 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model650i SC
ModelS 485 O/B BR
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches78
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise16℃ (Apex)
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (38.1 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in. (35.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (81.25 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (78.75 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail3,700 lbs. (1,682 kg)
Weight - Detail940 lbs. (427 kg)
Weight - kg1678.29
Weight - kg426.38
Weight - lbs.37
Weight - lbs.94
Height - Detail6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Height - Detail4 ft. 2 in. (1.27 m)
Height - Meters1.88
Height - Meters1.27
Height - Inches74
Height - Inches5
Length - Meters6.43
Length - Meters4.88
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 1 in. (7.04 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]16 ft. 1 in. (4.90 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 1 in. (6.43 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.88 m)
Length overall - Meters6.43
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches253
Length overall - Inches192
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50.8 gal. (192.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50.8
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max375 hp
Engine max90 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5