The Campion Chase 580ob 2013 is a deep-V design and the Campion Explorer 552i SC 2010 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 580ob 2013 at 19,2 ft versus Campion Explorer 552i SC 2010 at 20,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion Explorer 552i SC 2010 tips the scales at 3 171 lbs - 1 151 lbs less than the Campion Chase 580ob 2013 at 2 020 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 225 hp, the Campion Explorer 552i SC 2010 has a 25-hp advantage over the Campion Chase 580ob 2013's 200-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 Explorer 552i SC 2010 carries 47 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Campion Chase 580ob 2013. 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 Chase 580ob 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Campion Explorer 552i SC 2010 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 580ob 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion Chase 580ob 2013 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 552i SC 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.