The Campion 800i SC 2007 vs Campion Explorer 682i SC 2010 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 800i SC 2007 at 28,0 ft versus Campion Explorer 682i SC 2010 at 25,7 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion 800i SC 2007 tips the scales at 4 855 lbs - 285 lbs more than the Campion Explorer 682i SC 2010 at 4 570 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 800i SC 2007 has a 140-hp advantage over the Campion Explorer 682i SC 2010'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 Explorer 682i SC 2010 carries 104 gallons versus 63 gallons in the Campion 800i SC 2007. 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 Explorer 682i SC 2010 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Campion 800i SC 2007 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 682i SC 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion Explorer 682i SC 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 25,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Campion 800i SC 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.