The Campion 822i SC 2009 is a modified-V design and the Campion Explorer 682i SC 2012 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Campion 822i SC 2009 measures 30,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 4,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Campion Explorer 682i SC 2012 at 25,7 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion 822i SC 2009 tips the scales at 7 877 lbs - 3 307 lbs more than the Campion Explorer 682i SC 2012 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 425 hp, the Campion 822i SC 2009 has a 105-hp advantage over the Campion Explorer 682i SC 2012'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 822i SC 2009 carries 147 gallons versus 104 gallons in the Campion Explorer 682i SC 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 10 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.