When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Campion Chase 700i SC 2012 and the Campion Chase 800i 2012 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Campion Chase 700i SC 2012 at 26,2 ft versus Campion Chase 800i 2012 at 28,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion Chase 800i 2012 tips the scales at 4 855 lbs — 4 400 lbs less than the Campion Chase 700i SC 2012 at 455 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 525 hp, the Campion Chase 800i 2012 has a 95-hp advantage over the Campion Chase 700i SC 2012's 430-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 Chase 700i SC 2012 carries 69 gallons versus 63 gallons in the Campion Chase 800i 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 7 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.