Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Campion 910i SC 2006 vs Campion Explorer 552i SC 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Campion 910i SC 2006 vs Campion Explorer 552i 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Campion 910i SC 2006 measures 29,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 8,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Campion Explorer 552i SC 2010 at 20,8 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion Explorer 552i SC 2010 tips the scales at 3 171 lbs — 3 113 lbs less than the Campion 910i SC 2006 at 58 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 840 hp, the Campion 910i SC 2006 has a 615-hp advantage over the Campion Explorer 552i SC 2010's 225-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 2006 carries 132 gallons versus 47 gallons in the Campion Explorer 552i SC 2010. 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 2006 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Campion Explorer 552i SC 2010 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 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion 910i SC 2006 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 Explorer 552i SC 2010 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
ModelExplorer 552i SC
Model Year2006
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 7 in. (2.62 m)
Beam18 ft. 2 in. (5.53 m)
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Meters5.54
Beam - Inches103
Beam - Inches218
Deadrise22℃ (Apex)
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (53.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail17.5 in. (45.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inches17.5
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (106.75 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail32.5 in. (82.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches42
Draft [max] - Inches32.5
Weight - Detail5,800 lbs. (2,636 kg)
Weight - Detail3,171 lbs. (1,441 kg)
Weight - kg2630.83
Weight - kg1438.34
Weight - lbs.58
Weight - lbs.3171
Height - Detail5 ft. 8 in. (1.73 m)
Height - Detail5 ft. 11 in. (1.8 m)
Height - Meters1.73
Height - Meters1.8
Height - Inches68
Height - Inches71
Length - Meters9.09
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet20.83
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 - Detail20 ft. 10 in. (6.36 m)
Length overall - Meters9.09
Length overall - Meters6.35
Length overall - Inches358
Length overall - Inches25
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailTwin: 131.6 gal. (498 l) Single: 97 gal. (365 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail47 gal. (177.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters499.67
Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal131.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal47
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxTwin: 840 hp Single: 600 hp
Engine max225 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people9
Maximum people7
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee