Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Campion Explorer 602 CC 2011 vs Campion LS 645i SC 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Campion Explorer 602 CC 2011 vs Campion LS 645i SC 2006 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Campion Explorer 602 CC 2011 at 22,3 ft versus Campion LS 645i SC 2006 at 21,0 ft. At 23 lbs and 37 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 320 hp, the Campion LS 645i SC 2006 has a 95-hp advantage over the Campion Explorer 602 CC 2011's 225-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 602 CC 2011 carries 64 gallons versus 51 gallons in the Campion LS 645i SC 2006. 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 LS 645i SC 2006 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Campion Explorer 602 CC 2011 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion LS 645i SC 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion LS 645i SC 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Campion Explorer 602 CC 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelExplorer 602 CC
ModelLS 645i SC
Model Year2011
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise19℃ (Apex)
Draft [drive up] - Detail19.5 in. (49.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (38.1 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] inches19.5
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [max] - Detail36.5 in. (92.7 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (81.25 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches36.5
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail2,300 lbs. (1,043 kg)
Weight - Detail3,700 lbs. (1,682 kg)
Weight - kg1043.26
Weight - kg1678.29
Weight - lbs.23
Weight - lbs.37
Height - Detail7 ft. 1 in. (2.16 m)
Height - Detail6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Height - Meters2.16
Height - Meters1.88
Height - Inches85
Height - Inches74
Length - Feet22.25
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in. (6.78 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 1 in. (6.43 m)
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Meters6.43
Length overall - Inches267
Length overall - Inches253
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.43
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 1 in. (7.04 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail63.5 gal. (240 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50.8 gal. (192.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters242.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal63.5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50.8
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max225 hp
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people7
Maximum people9