Matching a deep vee Campion Chase 500i 2013 against a modified vee Campion S 485 CD 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 2013 at 17,1 ft versus Campion S 485 CD 2008 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion Chase 500i 2013 tips the scales at 1 978 lbs — 1 884 lbs more than the Campion S 485 CD 2008 at 94 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 125 hp, the Campion Chase 500i 2013 has a 35-hp advantage over the Campion S 485 CD 2008's 90-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 500i 2013 carries 24 gallons versus 13 gallons in the Campion S 485 CD 2008. 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 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Campion S 485 CD 2008 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion Chase 500i 2013 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Campion S 485 CD 2008 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 16 lbs per hp for the Campion Chase 500i 2013. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.