Matching a deep vee Campion Allante 595i BR 2012 against a modified vee Campion Explorer 552i 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Campion Allante 595i BR 2012 at 21,5 ft versus Campion Explorer 552i SC 2011 at 20,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion Explorer 552i SC 2011 tips the scales at 3 171 lbs — 3 137 lbs less than the Campion Allante 595i BR 2012 at 34 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 320 hp, the Campion Allante 595i BR 2012 has a 95-hp advantage over the Campion Explorer 552i SC 2011'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.

Both boats are rated for 7 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.