Matching a modified vee Campion 650i SC 2009 against a deep vee Campion Explorer 822i 2013 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Campion Explorer 822i 2013 measures 30,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 7,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Campion 650i SC 2009 at 23,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion Explorer 822i 2013 tips the scales at 7 877 lbs — 7 456 lbs less than the Campion 650i SC 2009 at 421 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.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 430 hp, the Campion Explorer 822i 2013 has a 55-hp advantage over the Campion 650i SC 2009's 375-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 822i 2013 carries 147 gallons versus 56 gallons in the Campion 650i SC 2009. 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 650i SC 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Campion Explorer 822i 2013 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion 650i SC 2009 could be the deciding factor.