Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Campion 910i SC 2005 vs Campion Chase 530ob 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Campion 910i SC 2005 vs Campion Chase 530ob 2013 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Campion 910i SC 2005 measures 29,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 11,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Campion Chase 530ob 2013 at 17,8 feet (2013). At 58 lbs and 18 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 840 hp, the Campion 910i SC 2005 has a 690-hp advantage over the Campion Chase 530ob 2013's 150-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 910i SC 2005 carries 132 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Campion Chase 530ob 2013. 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 910i SC 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Campion Chase 530ob 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion 910i SC 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion 910i SC 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 29,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Campion Chase 530ob 2013 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
Model910i SC
ModelChase 530ob
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 7 in. (2.62 m)
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches103
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise16°
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (53.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (38 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (106.75 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (80 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches42
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail5,800 lbs. (2,636 kg)
Weight - Detail1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Weight - kg2630.83
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - lbs.58
Weight - lbs.18
Height - Detail5 ft. 8 in. (1.73 m)
Height - Detail4 ft. 8 in. (1.42 m)
Height - Meters1.73
Height - Meters1.42
Height - Inches68
Height - Inches56
Length - Meters9.09
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet17.83
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]30 ft. 0 in. (9.14 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 10 in. (9.09 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in. (5.44 m)
Length overall - Meters9.09
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Inches358
Length overall - Inches214
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailTwin: 131.6 gal. (498 l) Single: 97 gal. (365 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24.3 gal. (92 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters499.67
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal131.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24.3
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxTwin: 840 hp Single: 600 hp
Engine max150 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7