Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Campion Chase 800i SC 2010 vs Campion Explorer 822i 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Campion Chase 800i SC 2010 against a deep vee Campion Explorer 822i 2013 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 800i SC 2010 at 28,2 ft versus Campion Explorer 822i 2013 at 30,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion Explorer 822i 2013 tips the scales at 7 877 lbs — 3 022 lbs less than the Campion Chase 800i SC 2010 at 4 855 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 460 hp, the Campion Chase 800i SC 2010 has a 30-hp advantage over the Campion Explorer 822i 2013'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 Explorer 822i 2013 carries 147 gallons versus 63 gallons in the Campion Chase 800i SC 2010. 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 800i SC 2010 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Campion Explorer 822i 2013 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion Chase 800i SC 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion Chase 800i SC 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 28,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Campion Explorer 822i 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelChase 800i SC
ModelExplorer 822i
Model Year201
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam9 ft. 6 in.(2.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches114
Deadrise22°
Deadrise19.5°
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (53.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (50.8 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (106.75 cm)
Draft [max] - DetailI/O: 35.5 in. (90.02 cm) OB: 30.2 in. (76.7 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches42
Draft [max] - Inches35.5
Weight - Detail4,855 lbs. (2,206 kg)
Weight - DetailI/O: 7,877 lbs. (3,572.9 kg) OB: 6,600 lbs. (2,993.7 kg)
Weight - kg2202.19
Weight - kg3572.94
Weight - lbs.4855
Weight - lbs.7877
Height - Detail5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m)
Height - Detail10 ft. 8 in. (3.25 m)
Height - Meters1.6
Height - Meters3.25
Height - Inches63
Height - Inches128
Length - Feet28.17
Length - Feet30.25
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 2 in. (8.15 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]30 ft. 3 in. (9.22 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail63 gal. (238 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail146.5 gal. (554.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters238.48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters556.46
Fuel tank capacity - Gal63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal146.5
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max460 hp
Engine maxI/O: 430 hp OB (single): 350 hp OB (twin): 600 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people7
Maximum people1
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