Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Campion Chase 530ob 2012 vs Campion S 565 BR 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Campion Chase 530ob 2012 vs Campion S 565 BR 2007 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Campion Chase 530ob 2012 at 17,8 ft versus Campion S 565 BR 2007 at 19,0 ft. At 18 lbs and 19 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 175 hp, the Campion S 565 BR 2007 has a 25-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 S 565 BR 2007 carries 28 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 S 565 BR 2007 is rated for 8 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 S 565 BR 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion S 565 BR 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 19,0 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
ModelS 565 BR
Model Year2012
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches92
Weight - Detail1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs. (864 kg)
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - lbs.18
Weight - lbs.19
Length - Feet17.83
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in. (5.44 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.84 m)
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches23
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise16°
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail15.5 in. (39.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches15.5
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail32.5 in. (82.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches32.5
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail4 ft. 8 in. (1.42 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.42
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches56
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.84
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24.3 gal. (92 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106.2 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24.3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine max175 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people7
Maximum people8