Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Campion Chase 530ob 2012 vs Campion LS 645i BR 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Campion Chase 530ob 2012 vs Campion LS 645i BR 2006 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Campion LS 645i BR 2006 measures 21,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 3,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Campion Chase 530ob 2012 at 17,8 feet (2012). At 18 lbs and 37 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 320 hp, the Campion LS 645i BR 2006 has a 170-hp advantage over the Campion Chase 530ob 2012's 150-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 LS 645i BR 2006 carries 51 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Campion Chase 530ob 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 LS 645i BR 2006 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Campion Chase 530ob 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 LS 645i BR 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion LS 645i BR 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Campion Chase 530ob 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelChase 530ob
ModelLS 645i BR
Model Year2012
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Weight - Detail3,700 lbs. (1,682 kg)
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - kg1678.29
Weight - lbs.18
Weight - lbs.37
Length - Feet17.83
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in. (5.44 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 1 in. (6.43 m)
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters6.43
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches253
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise19℃ (Apex)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (38.1 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (81.25 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches32
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.88
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches74
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.43
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 1 in. (7.04 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24.3 gal. (92 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50.8 gal. (192.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24.3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50.8
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people7
Maximum people9