Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Campion 700i SC 2005 vs Campion Explorer 602 SC BRA 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Campion 700i SC 2005 vs Campion Explorer 602 SC BRA 2012 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 700i SC 2005 at 23,0 ft versus Campion Explorer 602 SC BRA 2012 at 23,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion 700i SC 2005 tips the scales at 455 lbs — 208 lbs more than the Campion Explorer 602 SC BRA 2012 at 247 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 420 hp, the Campion 700i SC 2005 has a 195-hp advantage over the Campion Explorer 602 SC BRA 2012's 225-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 700i SC 2005 carries 69 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Campion Explorer 602 SC BRA 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 7 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.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Campion 700i SC 2005 and its 420-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Campion Explorer 602 SC BRA 2012 with its 225-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model700i SC
ModelExplorer 602 SC BRA
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail20.5 in. (52.1 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (45 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inches20.5
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [max] - Detail41.5 in. (105.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches41.5
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail4,550 lbs. (2,068 kg)
Weight - Detail2,470 lbs. (1,123 kg)
Weight - kg2063.84
Weight - kg1120.37
Weight - lbs.455
Weight - lbs.247
Height - Detail6 ft. 3 in. (1.90 m)
Height - Detail6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Height - Meters1.91
Height - Meters1.88
Height - Inches75
Height - Inches74
Length - Meters7.24
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet23.08
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 0 in. (7.31 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 1 in. (7.03 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 9 in. (7.24 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters7.24
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches285
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail69.2 gal. (262 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters261.19
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal69.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max420 hp
Engine max225 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7