Matching a modified vee Campion Allante 595 OB BR 2011 against a deep vee Campion Explorer 552i SC 2013 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Campion Allante 595 OB BR 2011 at 21,0 ft versus Campion Explorer 552i SC 2013 at 20,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion Explorer 552i SC 2013 tips the scales at 3 171 lbs — 825 lbs less than the Campion Allante 595 OB BR 2011 at 2 346 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 300 hp, the Campion Allante 595 OB BR 2011 has a 75-hp advantage over the Campion Explorer 552i SC 2013's 225-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 47 gal and 47 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Campion Explorer 552i SC 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Campion Allante 595 OB BR 2011 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion Explorer 552i SC 2013 could be the deciding factor.