Matching a modified vee Campion 705i SC 2009 against a deep vee Campion Allante 705i BR 2012 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 705i SC 2009 at 26,0 ft versus Campion Allante 705i BR 2012 at 26,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion Allante 705i BR 2012 tips the scales at 4 627 lbs — 4 172 lbs less than the Campion 705i SC 2009 at 455 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 430 hp, the Campion Allante 705i BR 2012 has a 110-hp advantage over the Campion 705i SC 2009's 320-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 69 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

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.