Matching a modified vee Campion Allante 595i SC 2011 against a deep vee Campion Explorer 682br SC 2012 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 Explorer 682br SC 2012 measures 25,7 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 4,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Campion Allante 595i SC 2011 at 21,5 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion Explorer 682br SC 2012 tips the scales at 364 lbs — 330 lbs less than the Campion Allante 595i SC 2011 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 320 hp for the Campion Allante 595i SC 2011 and 300 hp for the Campion Explorer 682br SC 2012. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Campion Explorer 682br SC 2012 carries 104 gallons versus 47 gallons in the Campion Allante 595i SC 2011. 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 Explorer 682br SC 2012 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Campion Allante 595i SC 2011 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion Explorer 682br SC 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion Explorer 682br SC 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 25,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Campion Allante 595i SC 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.