Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Campion Chase 600ob BR 2012 vs Campion Explorer 822br 2012: Which Deep-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Campion Chase 600ob BR 2012 and the Campion Explorer 822br 2012 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Campion Explorer 822br 2012 measures 30,3 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 10,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Campion Chase 600ob BR 2012 at 20,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion Explorer 822br 2012 tips the scales at 6 600 lbs - 4 254 lbs less than the Campion Chase 600ob BR 2012 at 2 346 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 350 hp, the Campion Explorer 822br 2012 has a 50-hp advantage over the Campion Chase 600ob BR 2012's 300-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 822br 2012 carries 147 gallons versus 47 gallons in the Campion Chase 600ob BR 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 10 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Campion Explorer 822br 2012 at 30,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Campion Chase 600ob BR 2012 at 20,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
ModelChase 600ob BR
ModelExplorer 822br
Model Year2012
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.48 m)
Beam9 ft. 6 in.(2.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches114
Deadrise19°
Deadrise19.5°
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (48.25 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (50.8 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [drive up] inches20
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail30.2 in. (76.71 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches30.2
Weight - Detail2,346 lbs. (1,066 kg)
Weight - Detail6,600 lbs. (2,993.71 kg)
Weight - kg1064.13
Weight - kg2993.71
Weight - lbs.2346
Weight - lbs.6600
Height - Detail5 ft. 3 in. (1.60 m)
Height - Detail10 ft. 8 in. (3.25 m)
Height - Meters1.6
Height - Meters3.25
Height - Inches63
Height - Inches128
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet30.25
Length overall - Detail20 ft. (6.55 m)
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 3 in. (9.22 m)
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters9.22
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches363
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail47 gal. (177.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail146.5 gal. (554.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters556.46
Fuel tank capacity - Gal47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal146.5
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max300 hp
Engine maxSingle O/B: 350 hp Twin O/B: 600 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people10
Maximum people10
Storagenot available
Storage30 gal. (113.56 l) bait tank (2) 36.5 gal. (138.2 l) live wells
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity22 gal. (83 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail14 gal. (53 l) Grey: 27.3 gal. (103 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters102.21
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal27.3