Matching a deep vee Campion Allante 485 Forster 2012 against a modified vee Campion Chase 800i SC 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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 Chase 800i SC 2011 measures 28,2 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 12,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Campion Allante 485 Forster 2012 at 16,1 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion Chase 800i SC 2011 tips the scales at 4 855 lbs — 4 761 lbs less than the Campion Allante 485 Forster 2012 at 94 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 370-hp advantage over the Campion Allante 485 Forster 2012's 90-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 Chase 800i SC 2011 carries 63 gallons versus 13 gallons in the Campion Allante 485 Forster 2012. 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 Chase 800i SC 2011 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Campion Allante 485 Forster 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion Chase 800i SC 2011 could be the deciding factor.