Matching a deep vee Campion Chase 550i 2012 against a modified vee Campion Chase 580 BR 2011 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 550i 2012 at 20,2 ft versus Campion Chase 580 BR 2011 at 19,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion Chase 550i 2012 tips the scales at 2 886 lbs — 2 684 lbs more than the Campion Chase 580 BR 2011 at 202 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 320 hp, the Campion Chase 550i 2012 has a 120-hp advantage over the Campion Chase 580 BR 2011's 200-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 Chase 580 BR 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Campion Chase 550i 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 Chase 580 BR 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion Chase 580 BR 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 19,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Campion Chase 550i 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.