The Campion Explorer 622 WA 2012 vs Campion LS 705i BR 2008 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 622 WA 2012 at 23,5 ft versus Campion LS 705i BR 2008 at 26,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion LS 705i BR 2008 tips the scales at 4 627 lbs — 4 365 lbs less than the Campion Explorer 622 WA 2012 at 262 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 320 hp, the Campion LS 705i BR 2008 has a 95-hp advantage over the Campion Explorer 622 WA 2012's 225-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 71 gal and 69 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Campion LS 705i BR 2008 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Campion Explorer 622 WA 2012 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion LS 705i BR 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion LS 705i BR 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Campion Explorer 622 WA 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.