When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Campion 682i SC 2009 and the Campion Explorer 682i SC BRA 2011 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Campion 682i SC 2009 at 25,0 ft versus Campion Explorer 682i SC BRA 2011 at 25,7 ft. At 457 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 320 hp, the Campion 682i SC 2009 has a 70-hp advantage over the Campion Explorer 682i SC BRA 2011's 250-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 104 gal and 104 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Campion Explorer 682i SC BRA 2011 is rated for 9 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 682i SC BRA 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion Explorer 682i SC BRA 2011 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 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.