The Campion Chase 530i 2012 is a deep-V design and the Campion S 565i BR 2008 is a modified-V 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Campion Chase 530i 2012 at 19,7 ft versus Campion S 565i BR 2008 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion Chase 530i 2012 tips the scales at 2 400 lbs - 500 lbs more than the Campion S 565i BR 2008 at 1 900 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 200 hp, the Campion Chase 530i 2012 has a 25-hp advantage over the Campion S 565i BR 2008's 175-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 29 gal and 28 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

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 530i 2012 caps at 7. 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.