Matching a deep vee Campion Chase 580ob 2012 against a modified vee Campion Explorer 492 CC 2010 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 580ob 2012 at 19,2 ft versus Campion Explorer 492 CC 2010 at 17,4 ft. At 202 lbs and 117 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 200 hp, the Campion Chase 580ob 2012 has a 100-hp advantage over the Campion Explorer 492 CC 2010's 100-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 28 gal and 26 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Campion Chase 580ob 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Campion Explorer 492 CC 2010 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion Chase 580ob 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion Chase 580ob 2012 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 Explorer 492 CC 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.