When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Campion 705i SC 2009 and the Campion Chase 800i SC 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 705i SC 2009 at 26,0 ft versus Campion Chase 800i SC 2011 at 28,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion Chase 800i SC 2011 tips the scales at 4 855 lbs — 4 400 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 460 hp, the Campion Chase 800i SC 2011 has a 140-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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Campion 705i SC 2009 carries 69 gallons versus 63 gallons in the Campion Chase 800i SC 2011. 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 705i SC 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Campion Chase 800i SC 2011 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion 705i SC 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion 705i SC 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Campion Chase 800i SC 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.