Matching a deep vee Campion Explorer 622br SD 2012 against a modified vee Campion S 565i BR 2008 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Campion Explorer 622br SD 2012 measures 23,1 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 4,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Campion S 565i BR 2008 at 19,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion Explorer 622br SD 2012 tips the scales at 247 lbs — 228 lbs more than the Campion S 565i BR 2008 at 19 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 225 hp, the Campion Explorer 622br SD 2012 has a 50-hp advantage over the Campion S 565i BR 2008's 175-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 S 565i BR 2008 carries 28 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Campion Explorer 622br SD 2012. 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 S 565i BR 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Campion Explorer 622br SD 2012 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion S 565i BR 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion S 565i BR 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Campion Explorer 622br SD 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.