The Campion 682B SC 2006 vs Campion 705i SC 2009 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 682B SC 2006 at 23,0 ft versus Campion 705i SC 2009 at 26,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion 705i SC 2009 tips the scales at 4 550 lbs - 910 lbs less than the Campion 682B SC 2006 at 3 640 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 320 hp, the Campion 705i SC 2009 has a 70-hp advantage over the Campion 682B SC 2006'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 682B SC 2006 carries 104 gallons versus 69 gallons in the Campion 705i SC 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 9 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.