Matching a deep vee Campion Chase 500i 2012 against a modified vee Campion Chase 600 OB BR 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 Chase 500i 2012 at 17,1 ft versus Campion Chase 600 OB BR 2011 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion Chase 600 OB BR 2011 tips the scales at 2 346 lbs — 368 lbs less than the Campion Chase 500i 2012 at 1 978 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 Chase 600 OB BR 2011 has a 165-hp advantage over the Campion Chase 500i 2012's 135-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 600 OB BR 2011 carries 47 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Campion Chase 500i 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 500i 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Campion Chase 600 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 Chase 500i 2012 could be the deciding factor.