Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Campion 700i SC 2006 vs Campion Explorer 622 WA 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Campion 700i SC 2006 vs Campion Explorer 622 WA 2011 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 2006 at 23,0 ft versus Campion Explorer 622 WA 2011 at 23,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion 700i SC 2006 tips the scales at 455 lbs — 193 lbs more than the Campion Explorer 622 WA 2011 at 262 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 425 hp, the Campion 700i SC 2006 has a 200-hp advantage over the Campion Explorer 622 WA 2011's 225-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 69 gal and 71 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Campion Explorer 622 WA 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Campion 700i SC 2006 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion Explorer 622 WA 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion Explorer 622 WA 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 23,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Campion 700i SC 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model700i SC
ModelExplorer 622 WA
Model Year2006
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise18℃ (Apex)
Deadrise18℃
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 - Detail2,620 lbs. (1,191 kg)
Weight - kg2063.84
Weight - kg1188.41
Weight - lbs.455
Weight - lbs.262
Height - Detail6 ft. 3 in. (1.90 m)
Height - Detail5 ft. 9 in. (1.75 m)
Height - Meters1.91
Height - Meters1.75
Height - Inches75
Height - Inches69
Length - Meters7.24
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet23.5
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 2 in. (7.31 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 9 in. (7.24 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in. (7.16 m)
Length overall - Meters7.24
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Inches285
Length overall - Inches282
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail69.2 gal. (262 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70.5 gal. (267.4 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters261.19
Fuel tank capacity - Liters268.76
Fuel tank capacity - Gal69.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal70.5
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max425 hp
Engine max225 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people7
Maximum people8
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee