Matching a deep vee Campion Explorer 552i SC 2013 against a modified vee Campion Explorer 602 CC 2011 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 Explorer 552i SC 2013 at 20,8 ft versus Campion Explorer 602 CC 2011 at 22,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion Explorer 552i SC 2013 tips the scales at 3 171 lbs — 3 148 lbs more than the Campion Explorer 602 CC 2011 at 23 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 225 hp for the Campion Explorer 552i SC 2013 and 225 hp for the Campion Explorer 602 CC 2011. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Campion Explorer 602 CC 2011 carries 64 gallons versus 47 gallons in the Campion Explorer 552i SC 2013. 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.