Matching a deep vee Campion Chase 500i 2012 against a modified vee Campion S 565i BR 2008 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 S 565i BR 2008 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion Chase 500i 2012 tips the scales at 1 978 lbs — 1 959 lbs more than the Campion S 565i BR 2008 at 19 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 175 hp, the Campion S 565i BR 2008 has a 40-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 S 565i BR 2008 carries 28 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 S 565i BR 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Campion Chase 500i 2012 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion S 565i BR 2008 could be the deciding factor.