The Campion Chase 500ob 2012 is a deep-V design and the Campion Infinyte i2 2013 is a tunnel hull design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 Chase 500ob 2012 measures 16,6 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 7,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Campion Infinyte i2 2013 at 9,3 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion Chase 500ob 2012 tips the scales at 1 390 lbs - 1 300 lbs more than the Campion Infinyte i2 2013 at 90 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 Campion Chase 500ob 2012 carries a rated maximum of 125 hp. Engine data for the Campion Infinyte i2 2013 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Campion Chase 500ob 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Campion Infinyte i2 2013 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion Chase 500ob 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion Chase 500ob 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 16,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Campion Infinyte i2 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.