Matching a modified vee Campion 682i SC 2009 against a deep vee Campion Explorer 602i SC 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Campion 682i SC 2009 at 25,0 ft versus Campion Explorer 602i SC 2013 at 23,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion 682i SC 2009 tips the scales at 457 lbs — 418 lbs more than the Campion Explorer 602i SC 2013 at 39 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 — 320 hp for the Campion 682i SC 2009 and 320 hp for the Campion Explorer 602i SC 2013. 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 682i SC 2009 carries 104 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Campion Explorer 602i SC 2013. 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 602i SC 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Campion 682i SC 2009 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion Explorer 602i SC 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion Explorer 602i SC 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 23,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Campion 682i SC 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.